The 2025 NBA playoffs are set to begin with a highly anticipated first round featuring the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics, both dominant teams this season. In the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder, led by MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, clinched the top spot. The play-in tournament will determine the final playoff spots for the Nos. 7 and 8 seeds before the main playoff rounds commence. The playoff format is best-of-seven series, maintaining home-court advantage for the teams with superior regular-season records.
The first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs begins Saturday, featuring dominant teams like the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers and defending champions Boston Celtics.
Oklahoma City Thunder, led by MVP hopeful Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, secured the No. 1 seed in the West for the second consecutive season.
Prior to the playoffs, the Nos. 7 and 8 seeds will be determined in the play-in tournament starting Tuesday, which affects playoff matchups.
The NBA playoffs format remains the same with a best-of-seven series, and the team with the better record holds home-court advantage.
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