2025 nba playoff picture updated standings, bracket, and projected matchups
2025 nba playoff picture updated standings, bracket, and projected matchups
On April 11 games revealed the playoff landscape more clearly as the NBA regular season of 2024-25 draws to an end. Despite its 67-14 record the Oklahoma City Thunder leads the Western Conference as its dominant top team. Although the Knicks lost to the Cavaliers the team reached third place in the East playoffs before other teams clinched their spots. Teams push toward the Play-In Tournament starting on April 15 as teams attempt to secure better standings or win a playoff spot.
Current NBA Standings and Playoff Status
Western Conference
| Seed | Team | Record | Status |
| 1 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 67-14 | Clinched Playoff Berth |
| 2 | Houston Rockets | 52-29 | Clinched Playoff Berth |
| 3 | Los Angeles Lakers | 50-31 | Clinched Playoff Berth |
| 4 | Denver Nuggets | 49-32 | Clinched Postseason |
| 5 | LA Clippers | 49-32 | Clinched Postseason |
| 6 | Golden State Warriors | 48-33 | Clinched Postseason |
| 7 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 48-33 | Clinched Play-In |
| 8 | Memphis Grizzlies | 47-34 | Clinched Play-In |
| 9 | Sacramento Kings | 39-42 | Clinched Play-In |
| 10 | Dallas Mavericks | 39-42 | Clinched Play-In |
| 11 | Phoenix Suns | 36-45 | Eliminated |
| 12 | Portland Trail Blazers | 35-46 | Eliminated |
| 13 | San Antonio Spurs | 33-48 | Eliminated |
| 14 | New Orleans Pelicans | 21-60 | Eliminated |
| 15 | Utah Jazz | 17-64 | Eliminated |
Eastern Conference
| Seed | Team | Status |
| 1 | Cleveland Cavaliers | Clinched Playoff Berth |
| 2 | Boston Celtics | Clinched Playoff Berth |
| 3 | New York Knicks | Clinched Playoff Berth |
| 4 | Indiana Pacers | Clinched Playoff Berth |
| 5 | Milwaukee Bucks | Clinched Playoff Berth |
| 6 | Detroit Pistons | Clinched Playoff Berth |
| 7 | Orlando Magic | Clinched Play-In |
| 8 | Atlanta Hawks | Clinched Play-In |
| 9 | Chicago Bulls | Clinched Play-In |
| 10 | Miami Heat | Clinched Play-In |
Projected Playoff Matchups
Western Conference
- (1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (8) Play-In Winner
- (2) Houston Rockets vs. (7) Play-In Winner
- (3) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (6) Golden State Warriors
- (4) Denver Nuggets vs. (5) LA Clippers
Eastern Conference
- (1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (8) Play-In Winner
- (2) Boston Celtics vs. (7) Play-In Winner
- (3) New York Knicks vs. (6) Detroit Pistons
- (4) Indiana Pacers vs. (5) Milwaukee Bucks
Key Dates
- Play-In Tournament: April 15-18, 2025
- NBA Playoffs First Round: April 19, 2025
- NBA Finals Game 1: June 5, 2025
