With just two game days remaining in the 2024-25 regular season, teams around the NBA have started to lock up their positions in the standings ahead of the playoffs on April 19.
The top six teams in each conference will earn an outright playoff berth at the conclusion of the regular season. The following four teams will compete in the play-in tournament on April 15-18 for the last two seeds in each conference, respectively.
The postseason teams have been finalized after a competitive stretch run. However, 15 of the 20 seeds remain undetermined with two games remaining on the schedule, which projects to create some heated battles for positioning through the conclusion of the regular season on Sunday.
Friday’s slate features every team in action, with several seeding matchups and clinching scenarios to monitor throughout the evening. Here are the latest standings and updates:
What are the matchups on Friday?
Which teams have clinched a playoff berth?
Western Conference:
- Oklahoma City Thunder (66-14)
- Houston Rockets (52-28)
- Los Angeles Lakers (49-31)
Eastern Conference:
- Cleveland Cavaliers (63-17)
- Boston Celtics (59-21)
- New York Knicks (50-30)
- Indiana Pacers (49-31)
- Milwaukee Bucks (46-34)
- Detroit Pistons (44-36)
Which teams have been eliminated from postseason contention?
Western Conference:
Eastern Conference:
