From mid-series adjustments to series surprises, here are the biggest takeaways from the first week of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

A missed call as time expired. A missed shot as time expired. A champion pulled away in the final moments. And a great went down, likely with a serious injury.

The NBA playoffs always come with their share of surprises and disappointments, and the 2025 version has been no exception. With only one series decided so far, there's still plenty of basketball left to be played, although some trends have already developed.