When did the 2025 NBA playoffs begin?
The 2025 NBA playoffs began on April 19 after the conclusion of a play-in tournament. Eight teams from each conference participated in the postseason bracket.
Questions about 2025 NBA playoffs
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Which team finished with the best record in the 2025 NBA playoffs?
Oklahoma City Thunder finished with the league-best 68, 14 record to secure the first seed in the Western Conference. The Thunder won the Maurice Podoloff Trophy for best regular-season record marking their first franchise award.
Who won the 2025 NBA Finals series?
Indiana Pacers advanced to their second straight Conference Finals after defeating the New York Knicks in six games and then defeated Oklahoma City Thunder in five games to reach the Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the fourth player to win the league scoring title alongside regular season and Finals MVP awards in one year.
What historic playoff opener occurred during the 2025 NBA playoffs?
The Thunder swept the Memphis Grizzlies in four games including a historic 51-point victory in Game 1. This marked the largest point differential ever recorded in a playoff opener.
How many teams qualified directly for the 2025 NBA playoffs without playing the play-in tournament?
The top six teams in each conference qualified directly based on winning percentage. Teams ranked seventh through tenth entered a play-in tournament to determine the final two playoff spots per conference.