NBA playoffs 2025: Nuggets rally past Clippers in OT thriller, Pacers rout Bucks

The NBA playoffs tipped off Saturday with four games pitting the No. 3 seeds versus No. 6 seeds and No. 4 against No. 5 in each conference. Here is the slate of Game 1 matchups for Saturday. The first three games are broadcast on ESPN, with ABC televising the nightcap. Pacers 117, Bucks 98 Los Angeles Clippers (5) at Denver Nuggets (4) - 3:30 p.m. ETDetroit Pistons (6) at New York Knicks (3) - 6 p.m. ETMinnesota Timberwolves (6) at Los Angeles Lakers (3) - 9:30 p.m. ETCheck back h