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.

The 2025 NBA playoffs continue Monday, with a pair of Game 2 matchups. The home teams in both series are off to good starts and will look to take 2-0 leads in the best-of-seven affair.

Two long-suffering NBA franchises can secure conference title spots with Game 5 wins Wednesday, although only Minnesota is favored.

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.