The four teams in action tonight all have their backs against the wall. It’s the last chance to punch their ticket to the postseason. The Hawks and Grizzlies each lost Tuesday playing on the road. But as the higher seeds tonight, they have the advantage of hosting an elimination game.

After a historic season of dominance, the Cleveland Cavaliers have claimed the No. 1 seed in the East. The defending champions Boston Celtics wrapped up the No. 2 seed, led by Jayson Tatum and reigning Finals MVP Jaylen Brown.

After a week of six play-in games, the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs opens this weekend with four games on Saturday (April 19) and four on Sunday that could begin answering a wide range of questions: