NBA Recap: April 28–May 4, 2025
April 28, 2025 (Monday)
Cavaliers Complete Historic Sweep: The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the Miami Heat 138–83 in Game 4, completing a 4–0 series sweep. The 55-point margin marked the most lopsided series win in NBA playoff history. ESPN.com
Warriors Take 3–1 Lead Over Rockets: The Golden State Warriors edged the Houston Rockets 106–103 in Game 4, with Jimmy Butler leading the way. The victory gave the Warriors a commanding 3–1 series lead. NBC Sports
April 29, 2025 (Tuesday)
Celtics Advance to Second Round: The Boston Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic 120–89 in Game 5, winning the series 4–1. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 35 points. YouTube
Nuggets Dominate Clippers in Game 5: The Denver Nuggets secured a 131–115 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 5, taking a 3–2 series lead. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 43 points. YouTube+1ESPN.com+1
April 30, 2025 (Wednesday)
Timberwolves Eliminate Lakers: The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 103–96 in Game 5, winning the series 4–1. Rudy Gobert dominated with 18 points and 15 rebounds. ESPN.com
Rockets Stay Alive Against Warriors: The Houston Rockets beat the Golden State Warriors 131–116 in Game 5, cutting the series deficit to 3–2. Jalen Green led the Rockets with 30 points.
May 1, 2025 (Thursday)
Knicks Advance with Game 6 Win: The New York Knicks defeated the Detroit Pistons 116–113 in Game 6, winning the series 4–2. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 40 points.
Clippers Force Game 7: The Los Angeles Clippers edged the Denver Nuggets 111–105 in Game 6, tying the series at 3–3. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 28 points.
May 2, 2025 (Friday)
Rockets Tie Series with Warriors: The Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors 115–107 in Game 6, tying the series at 3–3. Alperen Şengün led the Rockets with 26 points and 12 rebounds.
May 3, 2025 (Saturday)
Nuggets Advance to Second Round: The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 120–101 in Game 7, winning the series 4–3. Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets with a triple-double of 28 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists.
May 4, 2025 (Sunday)
Pacers Take Game 1 Over Cavaliers: The Indiana Pacers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 121–112 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 27 points and 9 assists.
Warriors Eliminate Rockets: The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 103–89 in Game 7, winning the series 4–3. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 32 points.ESPN.com
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