2025 NBA playoff picture: Final standings, bracket, first-round matchups

The 2024-25 NBA regular season concluded Sunday, when seed Nos. 1 through 6 in each conference clinched their spots. Now, the Play-In awaits.
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LeBron James Shuts Down Playoff Talk With Strong “Basketball Gods” Reference

LeBron James shuts down playoff talk with a “basketball gods” remark as the Lakers slump to fourth and frustrations rise.

2026 NBA Playoff Picture, Bracket, Standings Entering NBA Cup Finals

The 2026 NBA playoffs will begin on April 18. The 2025-26 regular season wraps up on April 12, giving teams a short break before the postseason tips off. The Play-In Tournament, introduced in 2021 to keep more teams competitive and reduce tanking, determines the final two playoff spots in each conference.
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NBA record projections, playoff picks: How we see 2025-26 season unfolding

The start of the NBA season is five days away. Friday, Oct. 17 marks the final day of the NBA preseason. Coaches and players have worked their way back to game shape, and contenders have their eyes on a trip to the NBA Finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder are ...

LeBron James Shuts Down Playoff Question After Lakers’ Elimination From NBA Cup

LeBron James didn't hesitate responding to the Lakers playoff chances this season following a loss to the Spurs in the NBA Cup.
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