NBA Playoffs 2024/25: Full Picture, Key Dates, and How to Watch
After an intense 82-game regular season, the NBA playoffs are underway, with ten teams already planning for the offseason.
Playoff Pursuit: Teams In, Teams Out
For the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers (#1), Boston Celtics (#2), New York Knicks (#3), and Indiana Pacers (#4) secured playoff spots. Their opponents are the Miami Heat (#8), Orlando Magic (#7), Detroit Pistons (#6), and Milwaukee Bucks (#5), respectively.
In the Western Conference, the Minnesota Timberwolves (#1), Denver Nuggets (#2), Phoenix Suns (#3), and Oklahoma City Thunder (#4) will face the Golden State Warriors (#7), Memphis Grizzlies (#8), Dallas Mavericks (#6), and Sacramento Kings (#5), respectively.
Play-in Tournament: East and West Showdowns
Eastern Conference Play-In Results:
- Game 1: Atlanta Hawks (#8) @ Orlando Magic (#7) – 120-95 (Magic win)
- Game 2: Miami Heat (#10) @ Chicago Bulls (#9) – 109-90 (Miami win)
- Game 3: Miami Heat @ Atlanta Hawks (#8) – 114-123 (Miami win, #8 seed)
Western Conference Play-In Results:
- Game 1: Memphis Grizzlies (#8) @ Golden State Warriors (#7) – 121-116 (Warriors win)
- Game 2: Dallas Mavericks (#10) @ Sacramento Kings (#9) – 106-120 (Dallas win)
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Game 3: Dallas Mavericks @ Memphis Grizzlies (#8) – 120-106 (Grizzlies win, #8 seed)
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Coming Up: Key Dates and Matchups
- : Indiana Pacers @ Cleveland Cavaliers, Game 2
- : Golden State Warriors @ Minnesota Timberwolves, Game 1
- : New York Knicks @ Boston Celtics, Game 2
- : Denver Nuggets @ Oklahoma City Thunder, Game 2
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Where to Watch: NBA Playoffs Live and Free
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FAQs
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**Q: When do the playoffs end? A: The NBA Finals are scheduled to end by June 16, 2025.
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**Q: How many teams make it to the playoffs? A: Eight teams from each conference (East and West) make the cut.
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