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The NBA has released the complete 2025 Playoffs schedule officially, beginning with SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament from April 15 through April 18 and then the first round of the Playoffs from April 19.
SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament Details
The Play-In Tournament will decide the last No. 7 and No. 8 seeds within the Eastern and Western Conferences.
April 15 – Opening Games:
- Atlanta Hawks (8) vs. Orlando Magic (7) – 7:30 PM ET, TNT
- Memphis Grizzlies (8) vs. Golden State Warriors (7) – 10 PM ET, TNT
April 16 – Elimination Games:
- Miami Heat (10) vs. Chicago Bulls (9) – 7:30 PM ET, ESPN
- Dallas Mavericks (10) vs. Sacramento Kings (9) – 10 PM ET, ESPN
April 18 – Final Seed Deciders:
- East 9/10 winner vs. East 7/8 loser – Time TBD, TNT
- West 9/10 winner vs. West 7/8 loser – Time TBD, ESPN
2025 NBA Playoffs First Round Highlights
The first round kicks off April 19 with some major matchups already confirmed:
- New York Knicks (3) vs. Detroit Pistons (6) – Game 1 on April 19, 6 PM ET, ESPN
- Indiana Pacers (4) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (5) – April 19, 1 PM ET, ESPN
- Los Angeles Lakers (3) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (6) – April 19, 8:30 PM ET, ABC
- Denver Nuggets (4) vs. LA Clippers (5) – April 19, 3:30 PM ET, ESPN
Remaining first-round series between top seeds such as the Cavaliers, Celtics, Thunder, and Rockets will be determined after Play-In results.
Looking Ahead
- Conference Semifinals: May 5–6 (possible earlier start May 3–4)
- Conference Finals: May 20–21 (may begin May 18–19)
- NBA Finals: Begin June 5, aired exclusively on ABC
Basketball fans can catch every thrilling moment live through NBA League Pass, TNT, ESPN, ABC, and affiliated platforms.
