The 2025 NBA playoffs continue Wednesday with a pair of Western Conference Game 5s. First, the Houston Rockets (-4.5, 204.5) return home and aim to stave off elimination from the Golden State Warriors. Then, the Los Angeles Lakers (-6.5, 209.5) try and keep their season alive against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Two teams can reach the second round of the playoffs with wins tonight in the NBA. The Golden State Warriors can knock off the No. 2-seeded Rockets, while the Minnesota Timberwolves can upset a Lakers team with lofty goals this season.

The Lakers host the Timberwolves on Wednesday in L.A.! The Lakers are desperate to stay alive in the series, while the Timberwolves have looked dominant. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Lakers prediction and pick.

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.

Are you trying to watch the Detroit Pistons attempt to force a Game 7 on May 1 at Little Caesars Arena? You may have to shell out some extra cash for the opportunity. After a 106-103 Game 5 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in their first-round playoff series,