Here's a look at the updated NBA playoffs bracket for the second round of the 2025 NBA postseason, which started on May 4.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

The second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs continued this weekend, with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics emerging victorious in Game 3s. The Wolves and Nuggets now hold 2-1 leads in their series, while the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers are the ones up 2-1 in their respective matchups.

Exciting matchups, superstar performances and thrilling finishes — yes, the NBA Playoffs have arrived. This year's bracket is filled with talented teams hoping to capture the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

How do the NBA playoffs work ... the higher seed has home-court advantage in Games 1, 2, 5 and 7. The playoffs follow a bracket format and don't reseed teams after the first round.

NBA playoffs are almost here and the action begins soon with the play-in tournament. Here's what to know about the league's postseason:

The postseason has begun for the reigning-champion Celtics, and the mission statement this time around is "Back-to-back for Banner 19." With the majority of Boston's main rotation from last year's glorious title run still intact — and everyone relatively healthy — the Green team has a very good opportunity to win its second NBA title in a row.