2025 NBA Playoffs: Updated standings and clinching scenarios for March 27

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With less than three weeks remaining in the regular season, teams around the NBA have already 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 next four teams will compete in the play-in tournament on April 15-18 for the last two seeds in each conference, respectively.

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With 8-10 games remaining on the schedule, 26 teams remain in contention to qualify for the postseason by either a playoff berth or a spot in the play-in tournament. The action projects to heat up with teams battling for playoff positioning in their respective conferences.

Thursday features eight games on the schedule, with several key seeding matchups and clinching scenarios to monitor throughout the evening. Here are the latest standings and updates:

What are the matchups on Thursday?​

8-GAME THURSDAY SLATE

LeBron coming off clutch game-winner
OKC seeks 8 straight wins
Paolo, 30+ in L4 games, takes on Mavs
ATL (#7 in East) vs. MIA (#10 in East)

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— NBA (@NBA) March 27, 2025

Which teams have clinched a playoff berth?​

Western Conference:

1. Oklahoma City Thunder (60-12)

Eastern Conference:

1. Cleveland Cavaliers (58-14)
2. Boston Celtics (54-19)

Which teams have been eliminated from postseason contention?​

Western Conference:

• New Orleans Pelicans (20-53)
• Utah Jazz (16-57)

Eastern Conference:

• Charlotte Hornets (18-54)
• Washington Wizards (16-56)

Standings​

NBA STANDINGS UPDATE

BOS wins 7th straight
LAL moves to #4 in West
LAC moves to #6 in West pic.twitter.com/kivCVda16q

— NBA (@NBA) March 27, 2025

Playoff Picture​

PLAYOFF PICTURE

The Clippers move back into position for the #NBAPlayoffs presented by Google... beginning April 19! pic.twitter.com/drqH2IOp7A

— NBA (@NBA) March 27, 2025

Eastern Conference Scenarios for Thursday​

• New York: The Knicks can clinch a playoff berth with a loss by the Hawks.
• Brooklyn: The Nets are eliminated from postseason contention with a win by the Heat.

This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: 2025 NBA Playoffs: Updated standings entering play on March 27

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