If the Celtics can't chase down the Cavaliers, then the top three seeds probably aren't changing. That makes the chase for No. 4 the race most worth monitoring. The Pacers are 1.5 games up on the Pistons for the spot for now, and Detroit has the same cushion on Milwaukee for No. 5, but these Central Division foes appear in line for a photo finish.

The race to the 2025 NBA playoffs is heating up. With so much movement in the standings, we’ll showcase exactly what changed after each night of games. Additionally, we’ll look at clinching scenarios and what the playoff bracket would look like if the season ended today.

Tracking which teams have clinched for the playoffs with the 2024-25 NBA regular season nearing its conclusion.