The second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs has begun, as eight teams look to take another step closer to a title. All four rounds of the NBA playoffs are best-of-seven, and teams are not reseeded after each round.

The Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers will face off for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in Indianapolis tonight. The Pacers are up 2-0 in the series after two hard-fought road wins.

The Indiana Pacers arrive at a position of advantage Friday night, holding a 2-0 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs series and playing Game 3 at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers.