Last updated May 6, 7:52pm ET

The NBA playoffs 2nd round is underway, with some major upsets having already taken place. Let’s break down the full 2nd-round schedule, odds, and picks as the NBA Finals rapidly nears.

NBA Playoffs 2nd Round Schedule

Eastern Conference

Pacers vs Cavaliers
Game 1: 7:30 pm ET, May 4 (TNT)
Game 2: 7 pm ET, May 6 (TNT)
Game 3: 7:30 pm ET, May 9 (ESPN)
Game 4: 8 pm ET, May 11 (TNT)
Game 5: TBD, May 13
Game 6: TBD, May 15
Game 7: TBD, May 18

Knicks vs Celtics
Game 1: 7:30 pm ET, May 5 (TNT)
Game 2: 7 pm ET, May 7 (TNT)
Game 3: TBD, May 10 (ABC)
Game 4: TBD, May 12 (ESPN)
Game 5: TBD, May 13 (TNT)
Game 6: TBD, May 15 (ESPN)
Game 7: 8 pm ET, May 18 (TNT)

Western Conference

Nuggets vs Thunder
Game 1: 9:30 pm ET, May 5 (TNT)
Game 2: 9:30 pm ET, May 7 (TNT)
Game 3: 10 pm ET, May 9 (ESPN)
Game 4: 3:30 pm ET, May 11 (ABC)
Game 5: TBD
Game 6: TBD
Game 7: TBD

Warriors vs Timberwolves
Game 1: 9:30 pm ET, May 6 (TNT)
Game 2: 8:30 pm ET, May 8 (TNT)
Game 3: 8:30 pm ET, May 10 (ABC)
Game 4: 10 pm ET, May 12 (ESPN)
Game 5: TBD, May 14 (TNT)
Game 6: TBD, May 18
Game 7: 8:30 pm ET, May 20 (ESPN)

NBA Finals Odds

TeamOdds
Oklahoma City Thunder+170
Boston Celtics+210
Cleveland Cavaliers+500
Minnesota Timberwolves+1100
Denver Nuggets+1400
Golden State Warriors+2000
New York Knicks+2500
Indiana Pacers+3000

NBA Playoffs 2nd Round Picks

Boston Celtics over New York Knicks in 5

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Cleveland Cavaliers over Indiana Pacers in 7

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Cavaliers (-500)
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Oklahoma City Thunder over Denver Nuggets in 5

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Thunder (-300)
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Golden State Warriors over Minnesota Timberwolves in 7

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Warriors (+155)
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Keith McCarthy
Keith McCarthy

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Keith combines years of sports knowledge with statistical analysis, the eye test, and intuition to accurately predict outcomes across NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB, helping bettors achieve consistent wins.

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