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2025 NBA playoff picture: Standings, projections, who's clinched as Thunder lock up spot in West

With one month remaining in the 2024-25 NBA regular season, we are officially into the stretch run. Just about every team and fan is paying close attention to the standings at this point, and we're going to be bringing you the most updated picture of where everything stands,

ESPN · 1d

NBA postseason tracker: Who clinched playoff, play-in spots?

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

Sports Illustrated on MSN · 2d

OKC Thunder Clinch NBA Playoff Spot With Win Over Celtics

The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a playoff spot with their win over the Boston Celtics and it continues to build an impressive franchise resume since relocation.

CBSSports.com · 3d

2025 NBA playoff picture: Standings, projections, clinched spots as postseason comes into focus

The Cavaliers own an eight-game lead (in the loss column) over Boston with less than 20 games to play, and, in the West, the Thunder (who clinch a playoff spot with their next win) are up 11 on the Nuggets.

National Basketball Association · 2d

2025 NBA Playoffs: Standings, bracket and clinching updates

The race is heating up to the 2025 NBA playoffs. 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.

Boston Celtics continue remarkable playoff run

USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire · 19h

Boston Celtics at Miami Heat odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Boston Celtics at Miami Heat odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

MassLive on MSN · 2h

Boston Celtics continue remarkable playoff run after Heat win

The Boston Celtics are officially going back to the playoffs for an 11th consecutive season after beating the Miami Heat on Friday night 103-91. That win combined a with a Hawks loss to the Clippers locked up a top-six spot for the Celtics with 15 games remaining in the standings.

CBSSports.com · 1d

Celtics vs. Heat odds, line, prediction, time: 2025 NBA picks, March 14 best bets from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated the Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Friday

Lakers, Nuggets and NBA

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Newsweek on MSN · 11h

How to Watch Lakers vs Nuggets: Live Stream NBA, TV Channel

Two top-four teams in the Western Conference will battle for playoff positioning as the Denver Nuggets host the Los Angeles Lakers.

Associated Press · 1d

Nuggets vs. Lakers NBA game time, TV channel & live stream – March 14

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Cleveland.com · 13h

How to watch Lakers vs. Nuggets for free today: Live stream

Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets host the Lakers in a Friday NBA showdown. Learn how to stream the game live for free.

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2025 NBA title tiers: Ranking league's 12 realistic contenders as playoff picture comes into focus

As we approach the business-end of the season, one hoped-for reality of the NBA has come into focus: The league's goal to ...

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2025 NBA playoff race, standings, seeding: Are the Warriors legit championship contenders? | The Kevin O'Connor Show

The Golden State Warriors are on everyone's radar again — and for good reason. With recent dynamic performances from Jimmy Butler and the return of Jonathan Kuminga, their prospects for postseason ...

Total Pro Sports7h

Biggest NBA Playoff Upsets Of All Time: When Underdogs Stunned The World

Upsets are rare in the NBA playoffs. However, underdogs sometimes catch a break, defying expectations with shocking victories.

Yardbarker on MSN8h

Celtics officially become third team to clinch playoff berth

Entering the day, the Celtics needed a win over the Heat as well as a Hawks loss to the Clippers in order to secure their ...

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Celtics Officially Clinch Playoff Spot as Quest For Title Repeat Begins

The Boston Celtics are officially skipping the NBA play-in tournament for the fourth straight season. In order to clinch a playoff berth (i.e. a top-six seed in ...