NBA 2024–25 Season Overview: Schedule, Standings & Playoff Picture
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The NBA 2024–25 season promises excitement with a packed schedule and competitive matchups. The regular season kicks off on October 22, 2024, featuring 82 games per team, with highlights like Lakers vs. Nuggets and Celtics vs. Heat. An in-season tournament, the Emirates NBA Cup, adds intrigue, culminating in a Las Vegas championship. The season progresses with the Play-In Tournament from April 15-18, 2025, setting the stage for the NBA Playoffs starting April 19. The Finals begin on June 5, with top contenders like the Celtics, Nuggets, and Lakers vying for the title. New policies and enhanced broadcasting options enrich the fan experience.
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Season Timeline
Regular Season: Oct 22, 2024 – Apr 13, 2025
Play-In Tournament: Apr 15 – Apr 18, 2025
NBA Playoffs: Begin Apr 19, 2025
NBA Finals: Begin Jun 5, 2025
Regular Season
82 games per team
Key openers include Lakers vs Nuggets and Celtics vs Heat
Holiday games on Christmas Day, MLK Day, and more
Includes road trips and back-to-back matchups
In-Season Tournament
Official name: Emirates NBA Cup
Takes place Nov 12 – Dec 17, 2024
Features group stage and knockout rounds
Championship Game held in Las Vegas
Tournament games count toward regular season standings except final
NBA All-Star Weekend
Held Feb 14–16, 2025 at Chase Center, San Francisco
Events
Rising Stars Challenge
Skills Challenge
Three-Point Contest
Slam Dunk Contest
All-Star Game on Feb 16
Play-In Tournament
Runs Apr 15–18, 2025
Teams ranked 7th–10th in each conference compete
Determines final two playoff seeds per conference
NBA Playoffs
Start date: Apr 19, 2025
Four rounds: First Round, Semifinals, Conference Finals, Finals
Best-of-seven series format
No reseeding after each round
NBA Finals
Begin Jun 5, 2025
Best-of-seven championship series
Winner receives Larry O’Brien Trophy
Key Teams to Watch
Eastern Conference
Boston Celtics
Milwaukee Bucks
Miami Heat
Philadelphia 76ers
Western Conference
Denver Nuggets
Los Angeles Lakers
Phoenix Suns
Golden State Warriors
Broadcast and Streaming
National TV: ESPN, ABC, TNT, NBA TV
Streaming platforms: NBA League Pass, ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV
Regional games available via local sports networks
Other Notes
New load management policy in effect
Anti-flopping rules enforced
NBA Draft 2025 scheduled for June 26
Summer League starts July 2025
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