The regular season of the NBA 2024-25 reaches its thrilling conclusion on Sunday, April 13, 2025, with a full slate of 15 games that will determine the playoff picture for the league's postseason. This final day of the regular season is crucial as teams vie for their spots in the upcoming play-in tournament and playoffs, set to begin shortly after.
According to the league's rules, the teams that finish between first and sixth place in each conference will secure direct entry into the playoffs. Meanwhile, those finishing in seventh through tenth will compete in the play-in phase, with games scheduled from April 15 to April 18, 2025. The playoffs are set to commence on April 19, 2025, promising high-stakes action as teams battle for the championship.
In the Eastern Conference, the playoff picture is nearly complete. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics have already locked in their spots as the top two seeds and will await their opponents from the play-in games. The confirmed playoff matchups include the New York Knicks, seeded third, facing off against the sixth-seeded Detroit Pistons, while the fourth-seeded Indiana Pacers will take on the fifth-seeded Milwaukee Bucks.
As for the play-in games in the East, the seventh-seeded Orlando Magic will take on the eighth-seeded Atlanta Hawks, while the ninth-seeded Chicago Bulls will face the tenth-seeded Miami Heat. With all playoff and play-in teams confirmed in the Eastern Conference, the focus shifts to the Western Conference, where the race remains intense.
In the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, and Los Angeles Lakers have secured their playoff berths as the top three seeds. However, the battle for the remaining playoff spots is still ongoing. The Denver Nuggets, currently in fourth place, are closely followed by the fifth-seeded Los Angeles Clippers and the sixth-seeded Golden State Warriors. The Minnesota Timberwolves, sitting in seventh, are also in the mix as they fight for playoff positioning.
As it stands, the Timberwolves are in contention for a playoff spot, alongside the Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings, and Dallas Mavericks, all of whom have already secured their places in the play-in tournament. The competition is fierce, with only a few games left to determine which teams will advance.
Fans can catch all the action on the final day of the regular season, with a lineup of exciting matchups. Starting at 14:00, several key games will be broadcasted, including the Atlanta Hawks taking on the Orlando Magic on Prime Video, and the Milwaukee Bucks facing the Detroit Pistons on ESPN and Disney+. Other notable games include the Brooklyn Nets squaring off against the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics hosting the New Orleans Hornets, all set to tip-off at the same time.
As the clock ticks down to playoff season, the stakes couldn't be higher. Every game matters, and teams are leaving it all on the court to secure their desired outcomes. The final showdown of the regular season promises to be a spectacle, with fans eagerly awaiting the results that will shape the playoff landscape.
The following games are set for Sunday, April 13, 2025:
- 14:00 - Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic (Prime Video)
- 14:00 - Milwaukee Bucks vs. Detroit Pistons (ESPN and Disney+)
- 14:00 - Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks (NBA League Pass)
- 14:00 - Boston Celtics vs. New Orleans Hornets (NBA League Pass)
- 14:00 - Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers (NBA League Pass)
- 14:00 - Miami Heat vs. Washington Wizards (NBA League Pass)
- 14:00 - Philadelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls (NBA League Pass)
- 16:30 - Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Utah Jazz (NBA League Pass)
- 16:30 - New Orleans Pelicans vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA League Pass)
- 16:30 - San Antonio Spurs vs. Toronto Raptors (NBA League Pass)
- 16:30 - Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks (NBA League Pass)
- 16:30 - Sacramento Kings vs. Phoenix Suns (NBA League Pass)
- 16:30 - Houston Rockets vs. Denver Nuggets (NBA League Pass)
- 16:30 - Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers (ESPN and Disney+)
- 16:30 - Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers (Prime Video)
With the playoffs on the horizon, teams are gearing up for what promises to be an exhilarating postseason. The excitement is palpable as fans and players alike look forward to the challenges that await in the quest for the NBA championship.
