2025 NBA Playoffs: Updated standings and clinching scenarios for March 28

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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, 25 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.

Friday features seven 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 Friday?​

7-GAME FRIDAY NIGHT SLATE!

️ Cavs go for 60 wins
️ #3 Knicks vs. #6 Bucks
️ PHX/MIN playoff rematch

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https://t.co/sihcMEGqB1pic.twitter.com/84G6ZwonkX

— NBA (@NBA) March 28, 2025

Which teams have clinched a playoff berth?​

Western Conference:

1. Oklahoma City Thunder (61-12)

Eastern Conference:

1. Cleveland Cavaliers (59-14)
2. Boston Celtics (54-19)
3. New York Knicks (45-27)

Which teams have been eliminated from postseason contention?​

Western Conference:

• New Orleans Pelicans (20-53)
• Utah Jazz (16-58)

Eastern Conference:

• Brooklyn Nets (23-50)
• Charlotte Hornets (18-54)
• Washington Wizards (16-57)

Standings​

NBA STANDINGS UPDATE

OKC (West #1) wins 8th straight
HOU (West #2) 11-1 in last 12
CHI (East #9) wins 4th straight
DAL moves to 10th in West pic.twitter.com/QaEY62FOU0

— NBA (@NBA) March 28, 2025

Playoff Picture​

PLAYOFF PICTURE

LAL & MEM remain tied for West #4
West 6-8 separated by 0.5 games

The #NBAPlayoffs presented by Google begin April 19! pic.twitter.com/jY0togwEMK

— NBA (@NBA) March 28, 2025

Eastern Conference Scenarios for Friday​

• Boston: The Celtics can clinch the Atlantic Division with a loss by the Knicks.

This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: 2025 NBA Playoffs: Updated standings, clinching scenarios on March 28

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