The NBA playoff picture is falling into place as the season draws to a close. In the East, the first-round matchups feature the New York Knicks against the Detroit Pistons and the Indiana Pacers facing off against the Milwaukee Bucks.

In the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers secured the No. 3 seed with a commanding victory over the Houston Rockets. The top three seeds in the West are now confirmed as the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, and Lakers, respectively.

There’s still uncertainty for the final playoff positions as several teams, including the Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, and others, jostle for seeds four through six. With one game remaining on Sunday, all eyes will be on the decisive showdown between the Warriors and Clippers, set for 3:30 PM ET.

Who’s clinched?

• All East seeds are locked.
• The Thunder, Rockets, and Lakers have clinched the top three seeds in the West.
• The Kings and Mavericks are both locked into the Play-In Tournament.

East Play-In Games

• No. 7 Magic vs. No. 8 Hawks
• No. 9 Bulls vs. No. 10 Heat

West Play-In Games

• No. 7 Timberwolves vs. No. 8 Grizzlies
• No. 9 Kings vs. No. 10 Mavericks

Key Dates for the 2025 NBA Playoffs

• April 13: Final day of the regular season
• April 15-18: Play-In Tournament
• April 19: Playoffs begin
• May 12: NBA Draft Lottery
• June 5: NBA Finals begin

As the regular season concludes, teams prepare for the playoff battles ahead.