The 2025 NBA playoffs will kick off with a bang on Saturday, as eight teams gear up for four thrilling matchups in the first round. The excitement continues on Sunday, with the remaining eight teams stepping onto the court for Game 1 of the playoffs, setting the stage for the entire tournament.

The top-seeded Thunder will not know its first-round opponent in the NBA Playoffs until Friday, but Oklahoma City can at least start planning out a playoff schedule. After leading the NBA with a 68-14 record,