- The first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs starts on Saturday, April 19
- Once the eight seeds in each conference are finalized on Friday, the NBA playoff bracket is fixed
- Below, find the 2025 NBA printable bracket
When the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament concludes on Friday, April 18, the 16-team NBA playoff bracket will be set. At this point, all but two of the eight first-round matchups have been determined and bettors are just waiting on the #8 seed in each conference to cement the full field. The East #8 will be either the Hawks, Bulls, or Heat (who will face the #1 Cavaliers) while the West #8 comes down to the Grizzlies, Kings, or Mavericks (who will face the #1 Thunder).
With the 2025 NBA playoff bracket nearly complete, SBD is ready to publish its annual printable NBA playoff bracket. Readers can find the printable bracket, below. Click on the image to download the PDF version. Under the bracket, find the full first-round NBA playoff schedule.
Printable 2025 NBA Playoff Bracket
The Thunder head into the 2025 NBA playoffs as the outright favorite in the NBA championship odds at +170, followed closely by reigning-champion Boston at +190.
All tip-off times listed in the schedules below are Eastern Time. Four series – two East and two West – commence on April 10 and end (at the latest) on May 3, while the other four start on April 20 and end on May 4 (at the latest).
Jump to a series schedule:
EAST: CLE vs TBD | BOS vs ORL | NYK vs DET | IND vs MIL
WEST: OKC vs TBD | HOU vs GSW | LAL vs MIN | DEN vs LAC
Eastern Conference Schedule
#1 Cleveland Cavaliers vs #8 ATL/CHI/MIA
#2 Boston Celtics vs #7 Orlando Magic
#3 New York Knicks vs #6 Detroit Pistons
#4 Indiana Pacers vs #5 Milwaukee Bucks
Western Conference Playoffs
#1 OKC Thunder vs #8 MEM/SAC/DAL
#2 Houston Rockets vs #7 Golden State Warriors
#3 Los Angeles Lakers vs #6 Minnesota Timberwolves
#4 Denver Nuggets vs #5 LA Clippers
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As the NBA season heats up and teams battle it out for a spot in the playoffs, basketball fans around the world are gearing up for the excitement of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. With the top teams in the league vying for a chance to compete for the championship title, now is the perfect time to download and fill out your printable bracket to predict the NBA Finals winner.
The NBA Playoffs are a thrilling time for basketball enthusiasts, as the intensity of each game and the stakes of each series only continue to rise as teams advance through the tournament. From buzzer-beaters to overtime thrillers, the playoffs never fail to deliver heart-pounding action and unforgettable moments.
By downloading and filling out a printable bracket, fans can track the progress of their favorite teams and make predictions about which teams will ultimately make it to the NBA Finals. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of a specific team or simply enjoy the excitement of playoff basketball, filling out a bracket can add an extra layer of fun and competition to the postseason.
To get started, simply download a printable bracket template from a reputable sports website or create your own using a spreadsheet program. Next, fill in the names of the teams competing in each round of the playoffs, starting with the first round and working your way through to the NBA Finals. As each series is decided, mark the winners on your bracket and keep track of which teams are advancing to the next round.
As the playoffs progress, use your bracket to make predictions about which teams will advance to the next round and ultimately compete for the championship title. Will a perennial powerhouse like the Los Angeles Lakers or Brooklyn Nets make a deep playoff run? Or will a dark horse team surprise everyone and make a Cinderella run to the Finals?
No matter which teams you predict will come out on top, filling out a printable bracket is a fun way to engage with the excitement of the NBA Playoffs and test your basketball knowledge against friends, family, and fellow fans. So don’t wait any longer – download your bracket today and get ready for an unforgettable postseason filled with thrilling moments and unforgettable basketball action.
