NBA Playoffs: Lakers to battle Timberwolves, Nuggets takes on Clippers

NBA Playoffs: Lakers to battle Timberwolves, Nuggets takes on Clippers

Tosin Abayomi 12:00 - 14.04.2025

The western conference playoffs are unfolding with the Lakers hosting the Timberwolves while the Nuggets welcome the Clippers.

With wins on the last day of the regular NBA season, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Clippers both guaranteed a postseason berth.

After defeating the Golden State Warriors 124-119 in overtime, the Clippers advanced to the play-in round and finished fifth in the Western Conference.

The Clippers set up a play-off matchup with the Denver Nuggets, who had already qualified for the playoffs but secured fourth place by defeating the Houston Rockets 126-111, thanks to 12 of James Harden's game-high 39 points in overtime.

The Timberwolves defeated the Utah Jazz 116-105, led by Anthony Edwards with 43 points, to finish sixth and earn a spot in the playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Eastern Conference play-offs: Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks.

Play-ins: Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls.

Western Conference play-offs: Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets, LA Clippers.

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Play-ins: Memphis Grizzlies, Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings.

Western Conference play-ins:

Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors

Dallas Mavericks at Sacramento Kings

Play-offs:

Los Angeles Lakers v Minnesota Timberwolves

Denver Nuggets v LA Clippers

Eastern Conference play-ins:

Atlanta Hawks at Orlando Magic

Miami Heat at Chicago Bulls

Play-offs:

New York Knicks v Detroit Pistons

Indian Pacers v Milwaukee Bucks

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