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USA TODAY · 33m

2025 NBA playoff picture: Updated bracket, schedule, upcoming games

The 2025 NBA playoffs will kick off with a bang on Saturday, as eight teams gear up for four thrilling matchups in the first round. The excitement continues on Sunday, with the remaining eight teams stepping onto the court for Game 1 of the playoffs, setting the stage for the entire tournament.

ESPN on MSN · 13h

NBA betting: Four bets that stand out for Friday's play-in games

The 2025 NBA play-in tournament wraps up Friday night with four teams vying for the final two spots in the playoffs.

NBC Sports on MSN · 4h

2025 NBA Playoffs: Bracket, schedule, scores, matchups for first round including Luka, Lakers vs Wolves

Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 NBA Playoffs. When do the NBA Playoffs begin? The play-in — the NBA's version of the Wild Card round — concludes on Friday ni

Wed.’s NBA Play-In Tournament takeaways

Associated Press News on MSN · 33m

Herro scores 30 points to lead Heat past Hawks 123-114 in play-in and into NBA playoffs

Tyler Herro scored 30 points while sinking two 3-pointers in overtime and the Miami Heat regrouped after losing an early lead to beat the Atlanta Hawks 123-114 on Friday night and make NBA Play-In Tournament history.

CBS Sports · 4h

NBA Play-In Tournament schedule, scores: Hawks, Heat battling for East No. 8 seed; Mavs vs. Grizzlies in West

Two spots remain up for grabs in the 2025 NBA playoff bracket, and four teams remaining in the Play-In Tournament are trying to earn them. The Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks kept

The New York Times · 7h

Heat vs. Hawks NBA Play-In Tournament score and live updates: Highlights, analysis and latest

Quin Snyder mentioned pregame that the Hawks had to get out in transition, and the last play was a perfect example: A 2-on-3 break, but one where a laser-perfect bounce pass by Trae Young hit Zaccharie Risacher in stride for a basket-and-1.

6hon MSN

Inside the numbers: Led by Cleveland and Oklahoma City, it was the season of the streak in the NBA

It was the year of the long winning streak in the NBA. There were five instances of teams winning 11 or more games in a row — ...

3h

Nightly Pulse: NBA News & Highlights from Apr. 18

The four teams in action tonight all have their backs against the wall. It’s the last chance to punch their ticket to the ...

11hon MSN

2025 NBA playoff odds tracker: Who will emerge from Play-In, first round?

NBA playoff field is set. Follow along with the odds for each postseason series, beginning with the Play-In Tournament.

8h

Bold Predictions for Every 2025 NBA Playoff Series

New York Knicks wings Mikal Bridges (2021-22) and OG Anunoby (2022-23) have a pair of All-Defense nods between them, which ...

11h

NBA Fantasy: DFS picks & advice for Play-In (April 18)

It’s Friday, April 18th and the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament finales are on tap. The Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks play at ...

4h

2025 NBA Awards ballot: Why OKC Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will win MVP vote

The NBA will announce individual awards over the next several weeks and OKC Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the ...

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Examining Hawks' Salary Cap, Decisions for 2025 NBA Free Agency After Heat Loss

After bowing out during the play-in tournament last year, the Atlanta Hawks found their way back into the postseason in 2025.

2h

Clippers enter playoffs as NBA’s hottest team. The goal? ‘Stay the course’

That’s what the LA Clippers needed to win only their second nationally televised game of the season. Poise and pressure tend ...

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