NBA playoff chart for the 2025-2026 season.
progresifjaya.co.id, JAKARTA – The 2025-2026 NBA regular season has completed 82 games. The 82nd game will be held simultaneously on Sunday, April 12, 2026. There will be 15 games that will determine the 2026 NBA Playoff seedings and determine the eight teams competing in the 2026 Play-In Tournament.
Eastern Conference Playoff Seedings
1 Detroit Pistons (60-22)
The Detroit Pistons achieved their best winning record in two decades. The Detroit Pistons’ previous best era was the 2005-2006 season, when they went 64-18 in Flip Saunders’ first season and Ben Wallace was named Defensive Player of the Year. In the first round of the playoffs, the Detroit Pistons will face the winner of the Play-In matchup between the 9th-ranked Charlotte Hornets and the 10th-ranked Miami Heat.
2 Boston Celtics (56-26)
Despite significant roster overhauls, the Boston Celtics remain competitive. Coached by Joe Mazzulla, the team has made the playoffs for 12 consecutive seasons. The Boston Celtics have also consistently finished in the top two seeds in each of the last five seasons. In the first round of the playoffs, the Boston Celtics will face the winner of the Play-In matchup between the 7th-place Philadelphia 76ers and the 8th-place Orlando Magics.
3 New York Knicks (53-29)
In Mike Brown’s first season as coach, the New York Knicks achieved their best winning record since the 2012-2013 season. The New York Knicks repeated last season as the third seed in the playoffs. They will face the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
4 Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30)
The Cleveland Cavaliers are still on track to make the playoffs, despite a slight decline from last season. In the 2024-2025 season, the Cleveland Cavaliers created a sensation by becoming the top seed with a 64-18 record. In the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the Cavaliers faced the Toronto Raptors.
5 Toronto Raptors (46-36)
The Toronto Raptors are making their first playoff appearance in four seasons. They also achieved their best winning record since the 2021-2022 season. The Toronto Raptors made their playoff appearance in 2022 and were eliminated in the first round after losing to the Philadelphia Sixers 4-2.
6 Atlanta Hawks (46-36)
The Atlanta Hawks are making their return to the playoffs after a three-season absence. This season marked their best showing in a decade. It was also the first playoff season for coach Quin Snyder, who has been in charge of the Atlanta Hawks since 2023.
Western Conference Playoff Seeds
1 Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18)
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s dominance continues. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his teammates are on the right track to defend their title. The Oklahoma City Thunder posted their best regular season record and matched the second-best record in franchise history from the 1995-1996 season in Seattle. In the playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder will face the winner of the Play-In matchup between the 9th-ranked LA Clippers and the 10th-ranked Golden State Warriors.
2 San Antonio Spurs (62-20)
The San Antonio Spurs have made a strong start following the recovery of Victor Wembanyama in their third season under new coach Mitch Johnson. The San Antonio Spurs are making their first playoff appearance in seven seasons and have their best record since 2016-2017. In the playoffs, the San Antonio Spurs will face the winner of the Play-In matchup between the 7th-ranked Phoenix Suns and the 8th-ranked Portland Trail Blazers.
3 Denver Nuggets (54-28)
The Denver Nuggets secured the third seed after a 128-118 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. The Denver Nuggets have consistently been in the top four since winning the 2023 NBA Finals. The Denver Nuggets face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
4 Los Angeles Lakers (53-29)
The LA Lakers were on a hot run in March. But struggled in April due to injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The LA Lakers still managed to maintain the fourth seed by winning their final two regular-season games.
5 Houston Rockets (52-30)
The Houston Rockets had to settle for the fifth seed this season after failing to take home-court advantage against the LA Lakers. The two teams will face off in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, which begins on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Los Angeles.
6 Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33)
The Minnesota Timberwolves have narrowly missed the Play-In Tournament in each of the last two seasons. The Minnesota Timberwolves achieved the same winning record as last season. They will face the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. (Bembo)
