The 2025 NBA playoffs are set to determine the next NBA champion after a season full of 82 games, trades, and head coach changes. Teams like the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Houston Rockets are among those vying for the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy. The play-in tournament will finalize the remaining spots for the postseason, with matchups like Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors.
The playoffs feature series such as Cleveland Cavaliers vs. TBD, Boston Celtics vs. TBD, Oklahoma City Thunder vs. TBD, and Houston Rockets vs. TBD. The conference semifinals are slated to start on May 5-6, with possible date adjustments based on first-round results. Fans can look forward to an exciting playoff season with various teams contending for the ultimate prize in NBA basketball.