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Biggest questions of the 2025 NBA playoffs' second round

The second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs has featured overtime thrillers and fourth-quarter comebacks.

None of the higher-seeded teams in the conference semifinals was able to capture a win in Game 1. Since then, the Boston Celtics and the Minnesota Timberwolves have been able to bounce back.

But the pressure is on with injuries to stars such as Stephen Curry and Karl-Anthony Towns hanging heavy over their respective teams.

After a Round 2 start full of surprises and back-and-forth series, our NBA insiders break down the biggest takeaways, players under pressure and what to watch as teams try to break through to the conference finals.