Everything You Need To Know About The NBA Playoffs 2025
NBA Playoffs 2025 are about to begin and here is everything you need to know.

The NBA Playoffs 2025 are set to be an exciting and unpredictable ride, with several teams battling for the top spots in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. The NBA regular season concludes on 13 April 2025, marking the end of a long, competitive 82-game schedule. It will be immediately followed by a Play-In tournament, which will take place from 15 April to 18 April. The tournament features teams ranked seventh to tenth in each conference, competing for the final two playoff spots in each.
Teams Qualified For The NBA Playoffs 2025
As of now, several teams have secured their spots in the playoffs. These teams are:
Eastern Conference
Boston Celtics
New York Knicks
Indiana Pacers
Milwaukee Bucks
Detroit Pistons
Western Conference
Oklahoma City Thunder
Houston Rockets
Format Of The NBA Playoffs 2025
The playoffs will include three rounds within each conference, followed by the NBA Finals:
- The first round will feature eight teams from each conference competing in a best-of-seven series.
- Conference semifinals winners will advance to another best-of-seven series.
- Conference finals where the last two teams in each conference will play for a final spot in the NBA finals.
- NBA finals, where the conference champions will face each other to become the NBA champion.
NBA Playoffs 2025 Schedule
Event | Date |
First Round Begins | April 19 |
Conference Semifinals Start | May 5-6 |
Western Conference Finals Begin | May 20 |
Eastern Conference Finals Begin | May 21 |
NBA Finals Start | June 5 |
The 2025 NBA playoffs promise drama and excitement. From the intense play-in tournament to the final showdown in the NBA Finals. With several strong contenders and a few surprises along the way, fans are in for a thrilling postseason ride.
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