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.

The play-in — the NBA’s version of the Wild Card round — concludes on Friday night, April 18, with two games: Miami at Atlanta and Dallas at Memphis. The playoffs start the next day, Saturday April 19, with four games, and will run through mid June.