Updated 2025 NBA Playoffs Bracket After Heat, Grizzlies Secure Final Round 1 Spots

The 2025 NBA playoff picture is officially locked in after a pair of wild play-in showdowns on Friday night to get us here. The Miami Heat and Memphis Grizzlies claimed the final two playoff spots, setting up eight intense first-round matchups.

From Anthony Davis’ one-man war for the Dallas Mavericks to Tyler Herro’s clutch three in overtime for the Heat, the play-in delivered drama that only the NBA can. Now with the field set, let’s dive into how the final bracket took shape.

Play-In Results – Who Sealed the Deal?

On the final day of the play-in battles on Friday, April 18, basketball fans got a full dose of adrenaline rush. First, the Heat almost collapsed against the Atlanta Hawks but were able to close out in overtime.

Despite blowing a lead heading into the fourth quarter, Herro and Donovan Mitchell stepped up with clutch threes to ice the game. Herro’s deep dagger made it 123–114 and sealed Miami’s return to the playoffs, where they now face the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in Round 1.

In the other game, Morant and the Grizzlies made it clear—they’re in for a deep playoffs run. Ja Morant and the Grizzlies steamrolled the Mavericks in a dominant 120–106 victory. With this win, Memphis locks in the No. 8 seed in the West and will now face Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. This is how it went:

Tuesday, April 15

• Orlando Magic def. Hawks 120–95
• Golden State Warriors def. Grizzlies 121–116

Wednesday, April 16

• Heat def. Chicago Bulls 109–90
• Mavericks def. Sacramento Kings 120–106

Friday, April 18

• Heat def. Hawks 123–114 (OT)
• Grizzlies def. Mavericks 120–106

2025 NBA Playoffs Bracket and Full First Round Standings and Schedule

The 2025 NBA playoffs are officially locked in, with the first round set to deliver intense matchups across both conferences. After the completion of the play-in tournament, the final eight teams are ready to battle for a shot at the championship.

Here’s a look at the final NBA 2025 playoffs bracket and full schedule for the opening round of this highly anticipated postseason:

• No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. No. 8 Grizzlies
• No. 2 Houston Rockets vs. No. 7 Warriors
• No. 3 Los Angeles Lakers vs. No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves
• No. 4 Denver Nuggets vs. No. 5 Los Angeles Clippers
• No. 1 Cavaliers vs. No. 8 Heat
• No. 2 Boston Celtics vs. No. 7 Magic
• No. 3 New York Knicks vs. No. 6 Detroit Pistons
• No. 4 Indiana Pacers vs. No. 5 Milwaukee Bucks

Celtics vs. Magic

•  Game 1: Saturday, April 19
•  Game 2: Tuesday, April 23
•  Game 3: Friday, April 25
•  Game 4: Sunday, April 27
•  *Game 5: Tuesday, April 29
•  *Game 6: Thursday, May 1
•  *Game 7: Saturday, May 3

Cavaliers vs. Heat

•  Game 1: Sunday, April 20
•  Game 2: Wednesday, April 23
•  Game 3: Saturday, April 26
•  Game 4: Monday, April 28
•  *Game 5: Thursday, May 1
•  *Game 6: Friday, May 2
•  *Game 7: Sunday, May 4

Knicks vs. Pistons

•  Game 1: Saturday, April 19
•  Game 2: Monday, April 21
•  Game 3: Thursday, April 24
•  Game 4: Sunday, April 27
•  *Game 5: Tuesday, April 29
•  *Game 6: Friday, May 2
•  *Game 7: Sunday, May 4

Nuggets vs. Clippers

•  Game 1: Saturday, April 19
•  Game 2: Monday, April 21
•  Game 3: Thursday, April 24
•  Game 4: Saturday, April 26
•  *Game 5: Tuesday, April 29
•  *Game 6: Thursday, May 1
•  *Game 7: Saturday, May 3 – TBD (TBD)

Thunder vs. Grizzlies

•  Game 1: Sunday, April 20
•  Game 2: Tuesday, April 22
•  Game 3: Friday, April 25
•  Game 4: Sunday, April 27
•  *Game 5: Wednesday, April 30
•  *Game 6: Friday, May 2
•  *Game 7: Sunday, May 4

Timberwolves vs. Lakers

•  Game 1: Saturday, April 19
•  Game 2: Monday, April 22
•  Game 3: Thursday, April 25
•  Game 4: Saturday, April 26
•  *Game 5: Tuesday, April 29
•  *Game 6: Thursday, May 1
•  *Game 7: Saturday, May 3

Rockets vs. Warriors

•  Game 1: Saturday, April 19
•  Game 2: Wednesday, April 23
•  Game 3: Friday, April 26
•  Game 4: Saturday, April 27
•  *Game 5: Tuesday, April 29
•  *Game 6: Thursday, May 1
•  *Game 7: Saturday, May 3

Pacers vs. Bucks

• Game 1: Saturday, April 19
• Game 2: Tuesday, April 22
• Game 3: Friday, April 25
• Game 4: Sunday, April 27
• *Game 5: Tuesday, April 29
• *Game 6: Friday, May 2
• *Game 7: Sunday, May 4

Note – * These games will only be played if the series is still ongoing.