The 2024-25 NBA regular season concluded with high-stakes games, setting the stage for the playoffs and play-in tournament. The LA Clippers secured a playoff spot by defeating the Golden State Warriors in the final game, sending Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler into the play-in range. The Denver Nuggets made a surprising move by firing head coach Michael Malone before the playoffs, aiming to boost their postseason prospects.
In the latest NBA power rankings, the Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, and Charlotte Hornets find themselves at the bottom tier, while the Phoenix Suns and Philadelphia 76ers look to rebuild with top lottery odds. Teams like the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics gear up for the playoffs, while the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder head into the postseason as top contenders, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way for the Thunder.