The Pistons, who are without star Cade Cunningham because of a collapsed lung, became the third NBA team to clinch a playoff spot with a win over the Warriors on Friday. The Pistons join the Thunder and Spurs in the playoff field,

Tracking which NBA teams have clinched a playoff spot and which teams have been eliminated from playoff contention as the 2025–26 season comes to a close.

There is still time for some teams on the cusp of the playoffs to make a final push. Here's what the bracket would look like if the season were over.

With the trade deadline in the books, we're looking ahead to forecast how things will look at the end of the NBA regular season

TIEBREAKER BASIS FOR TWO-WAY TIES: TIEBREAKER BASIS FOR MULTI-WAY TIES: Ties for playoff positions (including division winners) will be broken utilizing the criteria set forth in subparagraph a. below (in the case of ties involving two teams) and ...

The NBA playoffs are on the horizon. Here is what the playoffs would look like if the season ended today.

With less than a month left in the regular season, we're at a point where we have a clear picture of who's going to be playing in April and May. But just who's going to be in the play-in and who's going to sneak near the top of the standings is up for grabs.