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The race to the 2025 NBA playoffs is heating up. With so much movement in the standings, we’ll showcase exactly what changed after each night of games.
Additionally, we’ll look at clinching scenarios and what the playoff bracket would look like if the season ended today.
This page will be updated each night after the final game.
NBA Standings: Latest moves
(After games played on March 17)
Western Conference
Eastern Conference
> Full NBA standings and playoff bracket
NBA Playoffs bracket
(After games played on March 17)
Western Conference
(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (8) Play-In Winner
(2) Houston Rockets vs. (7) Play-In Winner
(3) Denver Nuggets vs. (6) Golden State Warriors
(4) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (5) Memphis Grizzlies
Eastern Conference
(1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (8) Play-In Winner
(2) Boston Celtics vs. (7) Play-In Winner
(3) New York Knicks vs. (6) Detroit Pistons
(4) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (5) Indiana Pacers
SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament
(After games played on March 17)
Western Conference
(7) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. (8) LA Clippers
(9) Sacramento Kings vs. (10) Dallas Mavericks
Eastern Conference
(7) Atlanta Hawks vs. (8) Orlando Magic
(9) Chicago Bulls vs. (10) Miami Heat
> SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament FAQ and format explainer
Which teams have clinched a playoff spot?
Here are the teams that have clinched a playoff berth:
Western Conference
Eastern Conference
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Boston Celtics
Which teams have been eliminated?
Here are the teams that have been eliminated from postseason contention:
Western Conference
- Utah Jazz
- New Orleans Pelicans
Eastern Conference
