NBA 2025-26 playoff and play-in spot update: Which teams have secured their positions?
The NBA playoffs are approaching quickly!
The 2025-26 postseason is set to commence on April 14, with the three-day SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament finalizing the playoff landscape. The playoffs will officially kick off on April 18 and continue until mid-June.
As the regular season draws to a close, teams are starting to secure their postseason positions, while others are preparing for the NBA draft lottery scheduled for May 10.
The Oklahoma City Thunder became the first team to secure a postseason berth after defeating the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, March 1, improving their record to 47-15. Should the Thunder maintain their lead over the San Antonio Spurs and retain the No. 1 position, it will mark their second consecutive season finishing as the top seed in the Western Conference.
While Oklahoma City was the first to secure a spot, numerous other teams are on the verge of clinching their postseason positions. Stay tuned to discover which teams have secured their playoff spots as the regular season comes to a close.
WHAT HAVE TEAMS CLINCHED?
Oklahoma City Thunder
What they’ve clinched: At least a spot in the postseason
The Oklahoma City Thunder became the first team to secure at least a postseason spot in the NBA on March 1 with their victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Last season, the Thunder secured the top position in the Western Conference before competing in the playoffs and winning the NBA Finals. Oklahoma City is aiming to become the first team to win back-to-back championships since the 2017-18 Golden State Warriors.
