As we approach the 2025 NBA playoffs, the competition is intensifying. With teams jockeying for position in the standings, we'll be keeping you updated on all the key changes following every night of games. Stay tuned for all the latest updates and developments in the race to the playoffs.
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 12)
Western Conference
Thunder outlast Celtics to clinch playoff berth, push lead atop West to 12 games
Grizzlies move up to No. 2 with victory over Jazz and Nuggets’ loss to Timberwolves
Nuggets fall behind Grizzlies into No. 3 via tiebreakerRockets defeat Suns to move within 0.5 game of Lakers for No. 4
Timberwolves remain at No. 7 but move into virtual tie with No. 6 Warriors after defeating NuggetsClippers cruise past Heat to hold at No. 8Mavericks drop 1.5 games behind No. 9 Kings with loss to SpursEastern Conference
Celtics lose to Thunder, falling 8.5 games behind No. 1 Cavaliers
Knicks push 5.5 games ahead of Bucks for No. 4 with OT win over Trail Blazers
Hawks handle Hornets, pushing lead over Magic for No. 7 to 2 games
> Full NBA standings and playoff bracket
NBA Playoffs bracket(After games played on March 12)
Western Conference
(1)
Oklahoma City Thunder
vs. (8) Play-In Winner
(2)
Memphis Grizzlies
vs. (7) Play-In Winner
(3)
Denver Nuggets
vs. (6)
Golden State Warriors
(4)
Los Angeles Lakers
vs. (5)
Houston Rockets
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 Play-In Tournament bracket(After games played on March 12)
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)
Miami Heat
vs. (10)
Chicago Bulls
Which teams have clinched a playoff spot?Here are the teams that have clinched a playoff berth:
Western Conference
Oklahoma City ThunderEastern Conference
Cleveland CavaliersWhich teams have been eliminated?Here are the teams that have been eliminated from postseason contention:
Western Conference
Utah JazzEastern Conference
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