The 2024-25 NBA regular season wrapped up on April 13, setting the stage for a thrilling postseason. Here’s a breakdown of the playoff bracket, play-in scenarios, top contenders, and betting odds from 1xBet.
The NBA Play-In Tournament heats up April 19 with two high-stakes clashes: Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat and Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks. See the full odds breakdown and betting analysis.
![Magnolia’s Zavier Lucero led the Hotshots with 24 points in the thrilling victory. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PBA-Images1425-400x200.jpg)
Mark Barroca’s back-to-back clutch baskets in overtime secured Magnolia’s 98-95 win over San Miguel Beer, extending their winning streak to three games in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup.
![A heated rebound battle between Crispa’s Rodolfo Soriano and Toyota’s Oscar Rocha captures the intensity of their fabled rivalry during their April 17, 1977 clash. Crispa edged Toyota, 122-121, but the night ended in chaos as a post-game brawl broke out involving players and spectators. [Photo credit: Bulletin Today / April 19, 1977]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_0232-scaled-e1744819424823-400x200.jpg)
On April 17, 1977, the Crispa-Toyota clash sparked the most violent brawl in PBA history, ending with 21 players arrested and detained under martial law.
![Gian Mamuyac drives past a NorthPort defender during his 22-point performance. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PBA-Images1020-400x200.jpg)
Rain or Shine recovered from a tough loss with a commanding 113-96 win over NorthPort, riding Gian Mamuyac’s early explosion and a dominant rebounding effort despite missing key big men.
![Justin Arana led Converge with 19 points and 11 rebounds in a dominating win over Blackwater. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PBA-Images419-400x200.jpg)
Converge FiberXers torched Blackwater Bossing with a dominant second-half surge, securing a confidence-boosting 111-80 victory before the PBA Commissioner’s Cup takes a two-week pause.
![Jason Perkins returns with impact, sparking Phoenix’s resurgence in the PBA Philippine Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PBA-Images1424-400x200.jpg)
Jason Perkins’ triumphant return fuels Phoenix Super LPG’s explosive victory over defending champions Meralco in the PBA Philippine Cup, snapping their losing streak in thrilling fashion.
![NBA playoff bracket [photo credit: NBA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot_174-400x200.png)
The 2025 NBA Playoffs are here. Get the full breakdown of all 20 teams in contention, from the Play-In Tournament contenders to top-seeded powerhouses in each conference.
![Xyrus Torres in action for NLEX at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PBA-Images132-400x200.jpg)
Rookie Xyrus Torres and veteran Robert Bolick led the NLEX Road Warriors to a dominant 109-95 win over Rain or Shine, bouncing back strong in the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
![The spotlight stays on Arvin Tolentino during NorthPort’s latest outing. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PBA-Images131-400x200.jpg)
Arvin Tolentino powered NorthPort to a dominant 97-75 win over Terrafirma, nearly notching a triple-double as the Batang Pier opened their 2025 PBA Philippine Cup campaign on a high note.