ESPN.com · Apr 28, 2025
Biggest takeaways from first week of 2025 NBA playoffs
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The first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs is entering its second week, and we've already seen some intriguing matchups, including a sweep of the West No. 8 seed Memphis Grizzlies by the No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder.
In the Eastern Conference, the four top-seeded teams are on the brink of punching their tickets to the second round. The No. 1 seed Cleveland Cavaliers could complete a sweep of No. 8 Miami Heat on Monday, while the No. 2 seed Boston Celtics and the 3-seed New York Knicks will aim to put away the No. 7 seed Orlando Magic and the No. 6 seed Detroit Pistons, respectively.