2025 NBA Playoffs: Updated standings and clinching scenarios for March 29

With under three weeks left in the regular season, NBA teams are actively locking in their playoff positions ahead of the postseason kickoff on April 19. The stakes are high, as the top six teams in each conference will secure an automatic playoff berth, while the next four will battle in a play-in tournament scheduled for April 15-18 to claim the final two spots per conference.

With 7 to 10 games remaining, 25 teams are still in contention for either an outright playoff berth or a play-in tournament spot. The coming games are set to intensify the race for playoff seeding.

Saturday’s Key Matchups

• Seven Games Scheduled:
  Several crucial seeding matchups and clinching scenarios will be on display, as teams fight to solidify their postseason positions. (Specific matchups to be determined based on the latest schedule updates.)

Teams That Have Clinched a Playoff Berth

• Western Conference:
  • Oklahoma City Thunder (61-12)
• Eastern Conference:
  • Cleveland Cavaliers (59-15)
  • Boston Celtics (54-19)
  • New York Knicks (46-27)

Teams Eliminated from Postseason Contention

• Western Conference:
  • New Orleans Pelicans (20-54)
  • Utah Jazz (16-59)
• Eastern Conference:
  • Brooklyn Nets (23-51)
  • Charlotte Hornets (18-55)
  • Washington Wizards (16-57)

Standings

Playoff Picture

Eastern Conference Scenarios for Saturday

• Boston Celtics:
  • A win would clinch the Atlantic Division title.
• Philadelphia 76ers:
  • A loss would result in elimination from postseason contention.

As the season winds down, every game counts. Teams are not only vying for a spot in the playoffs but also for the best possible seeding, which will be crucial for their success in the postseason. Keep an eye on Saturday’s action as the playoff picture continues to evolve.