Updated NBA Playoff Bracket 2025 Picture, Schedule After Cavaliers Advance vs. Heat

The Cleveland Cavaliers became the first team in the Eastern Conference to advance to the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs with their 138-83 win over the Miami Heat.

The Cavs completed their first-round sweep in dominant fashion, with a 55 point win over the Miami Heat — and yes, you read that correctly.

In the second round of the playoffs, Cleveland will face the winner of the Indiana Pacers-Milwaukee Bucks series, where the Pacers currently hold a 3-1 lead.

Here’s an updated look at the playoff picture and schedule with the Cavaliers now through to the next round.

2025 NBA playoffs Round 1 picture:

Western Conference

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies (OKC wins 4-0)

Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers (Series tied 2-2)

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (MIN leads 3-1)

Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors (GSW leads 2-1)

Eastern Conference

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat (CLE wins 4-0)

Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks (IND leads 3-1)

New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons (NYK leads 3-1)

Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic (BOS leads 3-1)

Upcoming Playoff Schedule:

Monday, April 28

Cleveland Cavaliers at Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m. ET

Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors, 10:00 p.m. ET

Tuesday, April 29

Milwaukee Bucks at Indiana Pacers, 6:00 p.m. ET

Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks, 7:30 p.m. ET

Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics, 8:30 p.m. ET

Los Angeles Clippers at Denver Nuggets, 10:00 p.m. ET

The Cavaliers dominated the first half, holding the Heat to just 17 points in the first quarter and 16 in the second while pouring in 72 of their own by halftime. Their 39-point halftime lead marked the second-largest in franchise playoff history.

The blowout win was fueled by double-digit scoring from six different players, including 22 points from Donovan Mitchell, to advance to the second round. Cleveland joins the Oklahoma City Thunder as the second team to win their series.

The Cavaliers controlled the series from start to finish, beating the Heat by more than 20 points in three of their four wins, including a 124-87 rout in Game 3.

Tuesday could be a major day for potential series wrap-ups. The Indiana Pacers can close out their series against the Damian Lillard-less Bucks, the Knicks could eliminate the Pistons and the Celtics can finish off the Magic, all leading 3-1.