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Biggest takeaways from first week of 2025 NBA playoffs

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 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 on Monday, while the No. 2 seed Boston Celtics, the 3-seed New York Knicks and the fourth-seeded Indiana Pacers will have to wait until Tuesday to try to close out their respective series.