Sat Apr 19 13:00:00 UTC 2025: ## NBA Playoffs Set to Tip Off April 19th, Finals to Begin June 5th
**New York, NY** – The National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs are set to begin on April 19th, culminating in the NBA Finals starting June 5th, the league announced today. Sixteen teams will compete in a four-round, best-of-seven series tournament to determine the NBA champion.
The playoffs feature a unique qualifying format. The top six teams from each conference (Eastern and Western) automatically qualify. Teams ranked 7th through 10th in each conference will compete in a “play-in” tournament to secure the remaining playoff spots.
Seeding is determined by regular season records, with higher-ranked teams enjoying home-court advantage throughout the playoffs (Games 1, 2, 5, and 7). The first round will see a matchup of the top seed against the eighth seed, the second seed against the seventh, and so on. The winners will then advance to the Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and ultimately, the NBA Finals. The total number of games played in the playoffs could range from 60 to 105. The Finals are scheduled to begin June 5th, with a potential game seven on June 22nd.
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