Detroit's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies dropped it a half-game back of the Bucks, who beat the Miami Heat on the front end of a back-to-back. Milwaukee plays the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. The Pistons and Bucks play each other twice to end the regular season, but for now, the Bucks have the slight edge.

One week remains in the 2024-25 NBA regular season ... and there are five teams (the Nuggets, Clippers, Warriors, Timberwolves and Grizzlies) separated by just a half-game as the final week ...

Saturday features five games on the schedule, with several key seeding matchups and clinching scenarios to monitor throughout the evening.

The rest of the season (and Play-In) could shake things up, but as of now, some intriguing first-round series loom.

Based on current records, players missing due to injury, remaining opponents and other factors, here's a final projection of the 2025 NBA playoff bracket. The Pacers are getting hot at the right time,

To give an idea, here's a breakdown of who can finish where when the regular season ends Sunday: —East No. 1 and East No. 2: Cleveland (likely the No. 1) or Boston. The Cavs are four games up with four to play.

LeBron James and Luka Dončić helped the Lakers clinch a playoff spot with a win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Dončić is less than one year removed from leading the Dallas Mavericks to the Western Conference Finals.

The Phoenix Suns (35-43) host the Golden State Warriors (46-32) on Tuesday, April 8, at PHX Arena in Phoenix. Here's what to know about the time, TV channel, streaming information and announcers for the NBA game.

The Rockets (52-27) have mathematically clinched the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference courtesy of Oklahoma City’s win over the Lakers (48-31).