NBA Playoff Overview

The 2025 NBA playoff bracket is finalized after the regular season wrapped up on Sunday.

The essential matches to watch include:
1. Eastern Conference

• No. 1 Cavaliers vs. No. 8 Magic/Hawks/Bulls/Heat
• No. 2 Celtics vs. No. 7 Magic/Hawks
• No. 3 Knicks vs. No. 6 Pistons
• No. 4 Pacers vs. No. 5 Bucks

2. Western Conference

• No. 1 Thunder vs. No. 8 Warriors/Grizzlies/Kings/Mavericks
• No. 2 Rockets vs. No. 7 Warriors/Grizzlies
• No. 3 Lakers vs. No. 6 Timberwolves
• No. 4 Nuggets vs. No. 5 Clippers

Playoff Dates

• April 19: Playoffs commence.
• June 5: Finals begin.

Note: The top six teams in each conference secure their playoff spots automatically, while the remaining spots are determined via the Play-In Tournament.