It's been a long time since there were so many highly anticipated, close first-round matchups.

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.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have the Los Angeles Lakers on the brink of elimination in the 2025 NBA playoffs. The Timberwolves are up 3-1 in the best-of-seven first-round series after a thrilling Game 4 win on Sunday afternoon in Minnesota.

Damian Lillard exited with a left leg injury during the first quarter of Game 4 of the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers first round series in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Lillard fell to the floor going for a loose ball and suffered a non-contact injury in the leg.

The Cleveland Cavaliers completed their first-round sweep of the Miami Heat on Monday in impressive fashion, dominating on the road to earn a 138-83 Game 4 road win.

The Milwaukee Bucks suffered a devastating blow to their roster on Sunday. All-Star guard Damian Lillard left the game early after he sustained a foot injury, which was eventually diagnosed as a left torn Achilles tendon. With his recent injury, the Bucks' season is at stake against the Indiana Pacers, who hold a 3-1 lead in their playoff series.