Here’s how the NBA Playoffs semifinals are shaping up: teams, matchups & results

With all the first-round matchups in the 2025 NBA Playoffs now complete, the Golden State Warriors sealed their spot in the next round by defeating the Houston Rockets in Game 7 on Sunday.

Playing at the Toyota Center in Houston, Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Buddy Hield led Steve Kerr’s squad to a hard-fought victory and a ticket to the Conference Semifinals.

Having eliminated the Rockets, the Warriors now turn their attention to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals. After getting past players like Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson, and Dillon Brooks, Curry and company will now face a tougher challenge against a starting lineup featuring Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and Julius Randle.

Who is playing in the NBA Conference semifinals?

Meanwhile, the Eastern Conference Semifinals are already underway. On Sunday, the Indiana Pacers took a 1-0 lead in their series against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 121–112 road win. The second series in the East, between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics, tips off this Monday, May 5 (7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT / 4:00 PM PT) at TD Garden.

Over in the West, the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder will begin their semifinal series on Monday, May 5 as well (9:30 PM ET / 8:30 PM CT / 6:30 PM PT). Due to scheduling, Game 1 of the Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves series is set for Tuesday, May 6, with the same start time as the Nuggets-Thunder matchup.

Eastern Conference — First Round Results

• Cleveland Cavaliers (4) def. Miami Heat (0)
• Boston Celtics (4) def. Orlando Magic (1)
• New York Knicks (4) def. Detroit Pistons (2)
• Indiana Pacers (4) def. Milwaukee Bucks (1)

Western Conference — First Round Results

• Oklahoma City Thunder (4) def. Memphis Grizzlies (0)
• Golden State Warriors (4) def. Houston Rockets (3)
• Minnesota Timberwolves (4) def. Los Angeles Lakers (1)
• Denver Nuggets (4) def. Los Angeles Clippers (3)

Eastern Conference Semifinal Matchups

• Indiana Pacers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers — Pacers lead 1–0
• New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics — Game 1: Monday, May 5

Western Conference Semifinal Matchups

• Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder — Game 1: Monday, May 5
• Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves — Game 1: Tuesday, May 6

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