The first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs tips has begun, and fans can expect an action-filled postseason.

The Knicks have traded off performing well offensively and not. They have scored 94 or fewer points in both playoff games after tallying 100 or more points the game prior. Having put up 103 in Game 5, New York is primed to disappoint. It was just 6-8 ATS as a road underdog as well.

Two teams will have a chance to advance in the NBA playoffs on Thursday night against franchises playing a Game 6 on their home court in each conference. All four squads will count on key players they added over the last year.

Both the Timberwolves and Warriors are up 3-1 in their respective series, but on Wednesday it's the Rockets (-4.5) and Lakers (-6.5) who are each favored at home to extend the series to a Game 6. The Boston Celtics are the favorites to win the Eastern Conference,