The winner of this game will secure a spot as the No. 7 seed in their respective conference. The team that loses will face the winner of a play-in game in which the No. 9 seeds host the No. 10 seeds.

The 2025 NBA Playoffs start next week, and the playoff picture is almost clearer. Seeds 7-10 will compete in the NBA Play-in Tournament to advance to the first round of the NBA playoffs.