2025 nba playoffs complete guide to standings, brackets, and playoff picture
The final weeks of the 2025 NBA season bring intense competition to earn better ranks in both divisions. The Oklahoma City Thunder stand on top of the Western Conference alongside the Cleveland Cavaliers, who lead in the Eastern Conference. Several more teams will fight for the final positions during the upcoming playoffs and Play-In Tournament. The NBA season postseason starts April 15 with the Play-In Tournament before entering regular playoffs on April 19 to determine who will earn the NBA title.
Updated through games played on April 7, 2025
| Conference | Seed | Matchup |
| Western | 1 vs 8 | Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Play-In Winner |
| 2 vs 7 | Houston Rockets vs. Play-In Winner | |
| 3 vs 6 | Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors | |
| 4 vs 5 | Denver Nuggets vs. the LA Clippers | |
| Eastern | 1 vs 8 | Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Play-In Winner |
| 2 vs 7 | Boston Celtics vs. Play-In Winner | |
| 3 vs 6 | New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons | |
| 4 vs 5 | Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks |
Updated through games played on April 7, 2025
| Conference | Matchup |
| Western | (7) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. (8) Memphis Grizzlies |
| (9) Sacramento Kings vs. (10) Dallas Mavericks | |
| Eastern | (7) Orlando Magic vs. (8) Atlanta Hawks |
| (9) Chicago Bulls vs. (10) Miami Heat |
| Western Conference | Eastern Conference |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Houston Rockets | Boston Celtics |
| New York Knicks | |
| Indiana Pacers | |
| Detroit Pistons | |
| Milwaukee Bucks |
| Western Conference | Eastern Conference |
| Utah Jazz | Washington Wizards |
| New Orleans Pelicans | Charlotte Hornets |
| San Antonio Spurs | Brooklyn Nets |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Toronto Raptors |
| Event | Date |
| SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament | April 15-18, 2025 |
| First Round of the NBA Playoffs | April 19, 2025 |
| NBA Finals Game 1 | June 5, 2025 |
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