Everything you need to know about the 2025 NBA play-in tournament, including how it works, who's playing and when.

Discover how the NBA Playoffs unfold, from the intense Play-In Tournament to the full bracket structure, where elite teams face off in a thrilling battle for the ultimate championship glory.

The fight for the Nos. 4-6 seeds is still up in the air, but it feels notable that the Pacers are the hottest team in that bunch, while the Bucks are the coldest. The clubs are close enough that changes could happen, but our prediction machine isn't buying it.