The 2025 NBA playoffs are set to begin with the first round, showcasing top teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, and Oklahoma City Thunder vying for victory. The Cavaliers clinched the No. 1 seed in the East, with the Celtics closely following in the No. 2 spot. In the West, the Thunder secured the top seed for the second consecutive season, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
The playoffs will kick off with the play-in tournament to determine the final seeds, followed by a best-of-seven series format for the first round. All rounds of the playoffs are best-of-seven, with home-court advantage determined by regular-season records. The NBA Finals are scheduled to commence on June 5, aired on ABC and the ESPN App. Key matchups include the Cavaliers facing off against play-in winners, the Celtics taking on challengers, and other exciting contests like the Timberwolves against the Lakers and the Clippers against the Nuggets.