The 2025 NBA playoffs tip off Saturday, April 19, with all but two of the eight first-round matchups confirmed. The final Play-In Tournament games on April 18 will determine the #8 seeds in each conference.

Eastern Conference #8 Seed Race:

• Atlanta Hawks
• Chicago Bulls
• Miami Heat Winner faces #1 Cleveland Cavaliers

Western Conference #8 Seed Race:

• Memphis Grizzlies
• Sacramento Kings
• Dallas Mavericks Winner faces #1 Oklahoma City Thunder

Download the official 2025 NBA Playoffs bracket below:

Championship Odds:

• Oklahoma City Thunder: +170 (Favorite)
• Boston Celtics: +190 (Defending Champions)

First Round Matchups:

Eastern Conference:

• #1 Cleveland vs #8 TBD
• #2 Boston vs #7 Orlando
• #3 New York vs #6 Detroit
• #4 Indiana vs #5 Milwaukee

Western Conference:

• #1 Oklahoma City vs #8 TBD
• #2 Houston vs #7 Golden State
• #3 LA Lakers vs #6 Minnesota
• #4 Denver vs #5 LA Clippers

All playoff series will conclude by May 3-4, with games staggered between April 19-20 start dates. Games are scheduled in Eastern Time.

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