2027 NBA Playoffs

The 2027 NBA Playoffs bracket fills in from the standings: seeds 1-6 in each conference are in, seeds 7-10 play the Play-In Tournament for the 7th and 8th spots. Until the postseason starts, the matchups show where things stand if the season ended today.

2027 NBA Playoffs: Dates and Format

Apr 11Regular season ends82 games each
Mid-AprilPlay-In Tournamentseeds 7 to 10, two spots per conference
April to MayFirst round, semifinals, conference finalsall best of seven
JuneNBA FinalsEast champion vs West champion

Seeds 1 to 6 in each conference go straight to the first round; 1 plays 8, 2 plays 7, 3 plays 6, 4 plays 5. The higher seed has home court (2-2-1-1-1). Exact dates are set by the NBA during the season.

If the 2027 Playoffs Started Today

Eastern Conference

  • 176ers 3-0vs8Cavaliers 1-1 Play-In
  • 4Hawks 2-1vs5Wizards 2-1
  • 3Pistons 2-0vs6Hornets 2-1
  • 2Raptors 2-0vs7Celtics 1-1 Play-In

Play-In: 7 vs 8 for the 7 seed; the loser plays the winner of 9 vs 10 (Pacers vs Bulls) for the 8 seed.

Western Conference

  • 1Rockets 3-0vs8Nuggets 1-1 Play-In
  • 4Lakers 2-0vs5Thunder 2-0
  • 3Timberwolves 2-0vs6Grizzlies 2-0
  • 2Trail Blazers 2-0vs7Clippers 1-1 Play-In

Play-In: 7 vs 8 for the 7 seed; the loser plays the winner of 9 vs 10 (Jazz vs Suns) for the 8 seed.

Playoff picture: clinch and elimination numbers ›

2026-27 Playoff Picture: If the Season Ended Today

East

  • (1) 76ers vs (8) Cavaliers via Play-In
  • (4) Hawks vs (5) Wizards
  • (3) Pistons vs (6) Hornets
  • (2) Raptors vs (7) Celtics via Play-In
  • Play-In: (7) Celtics vs (8) Cavaliers, (9) Pacers vs (10) Bulls

West

  • (1) Rockets vs (8) Nuggets via Play-In
  • (4) Lakers vs (5) Thunder
  • (3) Timberwolves vs (6) Grizzlies
  • (2) Trail Blazers vs (7) Clippers via Play-In
  • Play-In: (7) Clippers vs (8) Nuggets, (9) Jazz vs (10) Suns

Playoff picture: who is in, who is out, magic numbers ›

Past NBA Playoffs

2026 NBA Playoffs

NBA Playoffs FAQ

When do the 2027 NBA playoffs start?

The Play-In Tournament is played in mid-April 2027, right after the regular season ends, and the first round starts that weekend. The NBA Finals are in June 2027.

How many teams make the NBA playoffs?

Sixteen teams, eight from each conference: seeds 1-6 directly and two more through the Play-In Tournament (seeds 7-10).

Who won the last NBA championship?

The New York Knicks won the 2025-26 NBA title.

How long is an NBA playoff series?

Every playoff round, including the NBA Finals, is best of seven: the first team to four wins advances. Home court goes to the higher seed in a 2-2-1-1-1 format.