NBA Playoffs Bracket
Complete guide to the NBA Playoffs - 16 teams competing in best-of-seven series to determine the NBA Champion. Learn the format, history, and create your own bracket.
Playoffs Overview
Top 8 teams from each conference
First Round → Conference Finals → NBA Finals
2-month playoff tournament
Each series is best-of-seven games
NBA Playoffs Format
The NBA Playoffs feature the top 16 teams from the regular season competing in a best-of-seven elimination tournament. Eight teams from each conference (Eastern and Western) qualify based on their regular season record.
Playoff Structure
Each round follows the same best-of-seven format, where the first team to win four games advances to the next round:
- First Round: 16 teams → 8 teams
- Conference Semifinals: 8 teams → 4 teams
- Conference Finals: 4 teams → 2 teams
- NBA Finals: 2 teams → 1 NBA Champion
Conference Structure
8 Playoff Teams
Teams ranked 1-8 by regular season record qualify for playoffs.
Seeding Matchups
8 Playoff Teams
Teams ranked 1-8 by regular season record qualify for playoffs.
Seeding Matchups
Official Resources & Links
Official NBA playoffs information and schedules
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