The 2025 NBA Play-In tournament TV schedule kicks off on April 15th, 2025. The games will feature the seven through 10 seeds for both the Eastern and Western Conferences of the NBA. The games will determine who earns the overall #7 and #8 seed for each conference for the first round of the playoffs.
2025 NBA Play-In Standings
Now that the dust has settled on the regular season, we have the final 2025 NBA Play-In standings. We’ll get to see the Warriors and Grizzlies battle it out. Of note, the Kings and Mavs both traded big-name stars this season, but still have a shot too at making out of the Play-In.
Western Conference
(7) Warriors vs. (8) Grizzlies
(9) Kings vs. (10) Mavericks
Eastern Conference
Atlanta Hawks (8) vs. Orlando Magic (7)
Miami Heat (10) vs. Chicago Bulls (9)
2025 NBA Play-In Tournament TV Schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| April 15 | No. 7 Magic vs. No. 8 Hawks | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| No. 7 Warriors vs. No. 8 Grizzlies | 10 p.m. | TNT | |
| April 16 | No. 9 Bulls vs. No. 10 Heat | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| No. 9 Kings vs. No. 10 Mavericks | 10 p.m. | ESPN | |
| April 18 | East 7/8 loser vs. East 9/10 winner | TBD | TNT |
| West 7/8 loser vs. West 9/10 winner | TBD | ESPN |
Updated 2025 NBA Play-In Schedule
Wednesday, April 16
Miami Heat (East 10) vs. Chicago Bulls (East 9) | 7:30 ET, ESPN
loser is eliminated
Dallas Mavericks (West 10) vs. Sacramento Kings (West 9) | 10 ET, ESPN
loser is eliminated
Friday, April 18
East 9/10 winner vs. Atlanta Hawks (East 8) | 7 ET, TNT
winner advances to playoffs as East No. 8 seed
West 9/10 winner vs. Memphis Grizzlies (West 8) | 9:30 ET, ESPN
winner advances to playoffs as West No. 8 seed
2025 NBA Playoff Schedule
One the 2025 NBA Play-In games are over, the true playoffs kickoff their best-of-seven matchups. You can see who will get to take on the Cavs, Celtics, Thunder, and Rockets respectfully by checking out the seeds below. The Playoff schedule and bracket are also posted for you to check out. Enjoy the games. The full list of NBA Champions is also up here for you.
Eastern Conference
(1) Cavaliers vs. (8) TBD
(4) Pacers vs. (5) Bucks
(3) Knicks vs. (6) Pistons
(2) Celtics vs. (7) TBD
East Play-In Tournament
(7) Magic vs. (8) Hawks
(9) Bulls vs. (10) Heat
Western Conference
(1) Thunder vs. (8) TBD
(4) Nuggets vs. (5) Clippers
(3) Lakers vs. (6) Timberwolves
(2) Rockets vs. (7) TBD
West Play-In Tournament
(7) Warriors vs. (8) Grizzlies
(9) Kings vs. (10) Mavericks
