Here's a look at the updated NBA playoffs bracket for the second round of the 2025 NBA postseason, which started on May 4.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

Exciting matchups, superstar performances and thrilling finishes — yes, the NBA Playoffs have arrived. This year's bracket is filled with talented teams hoping to capture the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

How do the NBA playoffs work ... the higher seed has home-court advantage in Games 1, 2, 5 and 7. The playoffs follow a bracket format and don't reseed teams after the first round.

NBA playoffs are almost here and the action begins soon with the play-in tournament. Here's what to know about the league's postseason:

The Oklahoma City Thunder (-130) are the odds-on favorite to win the 2025 NBA Championship after their Game 5 win against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, while the Indiana Pacers (+650) are the first team to advance to the Conference Finals with a 4-1 series win against the Cleveland Cavaliers.