🏀 2025 NBA Playoffs: Who’s In, Who’s Out, and When the Madness Begins
The 2025 NBA regular season has concluded, and the playoff picture is set. The postseason action kicks off with the Play-In Tournament from April 15–18, followed by the official start of the NBA Playoffs on April 19.
🏆 Eastern Conference Playoff Teams
- Cleveland Cavaliers (64–18) – Clinched the top seed in the East.
- Boston Celtics (61–21) – Secured the second seed.
- New York Knicks (51–31) – Locked in the third seed.
- Indiana Pacers (50–32) – Earned the fourth seed.
- Milwaukee Bucks (48–34) – Claimed the fifth seed.
- Detroit Pistons (44–38) – Secured the sixth seed.
🔥 Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament
- Orlando Magic (41–41) vs. 8. Atlanta Hawks (40–42) – The winner earns the 7th seed and faces the Celtics.
- Chicago Bulls (39–43) vs. 10. Miami Heat (37–45) – The winner advances to play the loser of the 7/8 matchup for the 8th seed.
🌟 Western Conference Playoff Teams
- Oklahoma City Thunder (68–14) – Achieved the best record in the NBA.
- Houston Rockets (52–30) – Secured the second seed.
- Los Angeles Lakers (50–32) – Locked in the third seed.
- Denver Nuggets (50–32) – Earned the fourth seed.
- Los Angeles Clippers (49–32) – Claimed the fifth seed.
- Minnesota Timberwolves (49–33) – Secured the sixth seed.
🔥 Western Conference Play-In Tournament
- Golden State Warriors (48–33) vs. 8. Memphis Grizzlies (48–34) – The winner earns the 7th seed and faces the Rockets.
- Sacramento Kings (40–42) vs. 10. Dallas Mavericks (39–43) – The winner advances to play the loser of the 7/8 matchup for the 8th seed.
🗓️ Key Dates
- Play-In Tournament: April 15–18
- NBA Playoffs Begin: April 19
- NBA Finals Start: June 5
Get ready for an exciting postseason filled with intense matchups and unforgettable moments. Stay tuned to LatestPlayoffNews.com for all the latest updates and coverage.