In the 2024-25 NBA season, the top six teams from each conference advance directly to the playoffs, while places 7 through 10 participate in the Play-In Tournament, which awards two additional tickets per conference.
A few days before the end of the regular season, there are already 15 teams with assured qualification, either to direct playoffs or via Play-In.
Eastern Conference
Cleveland Cavaliers
Record: 60-15
First to qualify and Central Division champions for the first time since 2018. They are coming off 15 consecutive wins.
Boston Celtics
Record: 56-19
They defend their championship and seek their 20th title. Finalists in 4 of the last 5 seasons.
New York Knicks
Record: 48-27
They qualify for the third consecutive year. They have not won a title since 1973.
There are already 15 teams with secured qualification
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Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons, Milwaukee Bucks
All with at least a Play-In berth assured.
The Bucks (41-34) are looking to overcome two early eliminations.
Pistons (42-33) are rebounding after years of poor results.
Orlando Magic
Record: 37-40
They will seek a Play-In berth. They lost in the first round in 2024 to Cleveland.
Eliminated Teams: East
Charlotte Hornets
Washington Wizards
Brooklyn Nets
Philadelphia 76ers
East Standings (Top 10)
Cavaliers | 60-15
Celtics | 56-19
Knicks | 48-27
Pacers | 44-31
Pistons | 42-33
Bucks | 41-34
Magic | 37-40
Hawks | 36-39
Heat | 34-41
Bulls | 34-42
Western Conference
Oklahoma City Thunder
Record: 63-12
Overall leaders of the West. Northwest Division Champions.
Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, Lakers
All with at least Play-In assured.
Houston returns to postseason after four years.
Jokic leads Nuggets (47-28).
Lakers, now with Doncic, go for revenge.
Warriors, Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Clippers
In Play-In zone with direct playoff possibilities.
Timberwolves seek fourth straight postseason.
Warriors, with Jimmy Butler III, want to avoid a repeat of 2024 elimination.
Eliminated: West
Utah Jazz
New Orleans Pelicans
West Standings (Top 10)
Thunder | 63-12
Rockets | 49-27
Nuggets | 47-28
Lakers | 46-29
Warriors | 44-31
Grizzlies | 44-32
Timberwolves | 43-32
Clippers | 43-32
Mavericks | 37-39
Kings | 36-39
High expectations
Buzzy
The 2024-2025 NBA regular season enters its decisive stage with a clear outlook for the playoffs.
In both the East and the West, the teams that will seek glory in one of the most promising postseasons in recent years are already shaping up.
The strength of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder, leaders of their respective conferences, as well as the competitive return of franchises such as the Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks, stand out.
The Play-In Tournament will be key for historic teams such as the Lakers, Warriors and Clippers, who, although they did not secure direct passage, still have real options to advance.
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