The exciting showdown of the **2025 NBA Playoffs** is just around the corner! With all playoff spots officially secured, it’s time to dive headfirst into the thrilling matchups that await us in the first round. Are you ready to make your predictions and see who will rise to the occasion? Let’s gear up with our **printable bracket and comprehensive game schedule** so you can track every moment of the postseason excitement!
2025 NBA Playoffs Printable Bracket
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First Round Matchups in the NBA Playoffs
Let’s break down the highly anticipated **first-round games**:
Eastern Conference Matchups
- Bucks at Pacers
- Pistons at Knicks
- Heat at Cavaliers
- Magic at Celtics
Western Conference Matchups
- Clippers at Nuggets
- Timberwolves at Lakers
- Grizzlies at Thunder
- Warriors at Rockets
Mark Your Calendars: First Round Game Schedule
The first round kicks off on **Saturday, April 19th**. Here’s what the schedule looks like:
Saturday, April 19th Matches
- Bucks vs. Pacers – 1:00 p.m. ET
- Clippers vs. Nuggets – 3:30 p.m. ET
- Pistons vs. Knicks – 6:00 p.m. ET
- Timberwolves vs. Lakers – 8:30 p.m. ET
Sunday, April 20th Matches
- Grizzlies vs. Thunder – 1:00 p.m. ET
- Magic vs. Celtics – 3:30 p.m. ET
- Heat vs. Cavaliers – 7:00 p.m. ET
- Warriors vs. Rockets – 9:30 p.m. ET
The Latest Betting Odds for the First Round
For those looking to bet on the action, here are the **current odds** for the first-round matchups (provided by FanDuel Sportsbook):
Bucks at Pacers
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Clippers at Nuggets
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Pistons at Knicks
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Timberwolves at Lakers
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Grizzlies at Thunder
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Magic at Celtics
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Heat at Cavaliers
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Warriors at Rockets
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