NBA 2025 Playoffs, strandings, brackets and more

NBA Standings

Western Conference

• Oklahoma City Thunders leads the West with a dominant 65-14 record and has clinched a playoff spot.
  
• The Houston Rockets sit at 52-27, also locked into the playoffs.
  
• The Los Angeles Lakers have achieved a 48-31 record, making them eligible for the playoffs.
  
• Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors both hold 47-32 records and are playoff-bound.
  
• The Denver Nuggets match their record at 47-32 and are also playoff-qualified.
  
• Minnesota Timberwolves (47-32) and the Los Angeles Clippers (46-33) are in the play-in mix despite strong records.
  
• Sacramento Kings are holding onto a play-in chance at 39-41.
  
• The San Antonio Spurs stay alive in 10th with a 38-41 record.
  
• Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers are just outside the play-in at 35-44 and officially out
  
• Utah Jazz (32-47), New Orleans Pelicans(21-58), and Memphis Grizzlies(16-63) are eliminated.
  
• Tight race among seeds 5 to 7, all at 47-32—could shift quickly

Eastern Conference

• Cleveland Cavaliers leads the East at 63-16 and has clinched a playoff berth.
  
• The Boston Celtics are right behind at 59-20, and also locked into the playoffs.
  
• The New York Knicks (50-29) and the Indiana Pacers (48-31) are both guaranteed positions in the top six.
  
• Milwaukee Bucks (45-34) and Detroit Pistons (43-35) round out the automatic playoff spots.
  
• Philly holds the 7th spot at 39-40 and is set for the play-in.
  
• The Atlanta Hawks, with a record of 37-42, the Chicago Bulls at 36-43, and the Miami Heat also at 36-43, are all positioned within the play-in zone.
  
• Toronto Raptors is 11th at 29-50 and officially eliminated.
  
• Brooklyn Nets (26-53), Orlando Magic (23-56), Charlotte Hornets (19-60), and Washington Wizards (17-62) are also out.
  
• Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat have identical records, making their seeding tight.

NBA Playoffs bracket

Western Conference

• (1) Oklahoma City Thunders vs. Winner of Play-In Game 2
  
• (2) Houston Rockets vs. Winner of Play-In Game 1
  
• (3) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (6) Golden State Warriors
  
• (4) Dallas Mavericks vs. (5) Denver Nuggets

Play-In Tournament

• Matchup 1: (7) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. (8) Los Angeles Clippers → The victor secures the 7th position.
  
• Game 2: (9) Sacramento Kings vs. (10) San Antonio Spurs → Loser is eliminated
  
• Play-In Final: Loser of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 → Winner gets 8th seed

NBA Eastern Conference

• (1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Winner of Play-In Game 2
  
• (2) Boston Celtics vs. Winner of Play-In Game 1
  
• (3) New York Knicks vs. (6) Detroit Pistons
  
• (4) Indiana Pacers vs. (5) Milwaukee Bucks

Play-In Tournament

• Game 1: (7) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (8) Atlanta Hawks → Winner gets 7th seed
  
• Game 2: (9) Chicago Bulls vs. (10) Miami Heat → Loser is eliminated
  
• Play-In Final: Loser of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 → Winner gets 8th seed

SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament

Western Conference

Eastern Conference

Playoffs Schedule

Which Teams are in the playoffs?

Eastern Conference

• The Cleveland Cavaliers sit on the top spot by winning 63 games and losing only 16.
  
• The Boston Celtics secured the second place by winning 59 games and losing 20.
  
• The New York Knicks currently hold the No. 3 seed with a record of 50–29.
  
• The postseason is already in the bag for the Indiana Pacers thanks to their 48-31 record.
  
• The Milwaukee Bucks have automatically made the playoffs with a record of 45–34.
  
• Detroit Pistons returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2019, holding a 43-36 record.

Western Conference

• The Oklahoma City Thunder secured the top seed with a record of 65-14.
  
• The Houston Rockets are boasting a record of 52–27 and have successfully qualified for the playoffs.

Which teams are out?

Eastern Conference

• Toronto Raptors: 29-50
  
• Brooklyn Nets: 26-53
  
• Philadelphia 76ers: 23-56
  
• Charlotte Hornets: 19-60
  
• Washington Wizards: 17-62

Western Conference

• Portland Trail Blazers: 35-44
  
• San Antonio Spurs: 32-47
  
• New Orleans Pelicans: 21-58
  
• Utah Jazz: 16-63