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: ◾ Can any team challenge the top-ranked Eastern conference Cleveland Cavilers who have the NBA’s top offensive rating,

New York Knicks wings Mikal Bridges (2021-22) and OG Anunoby (2022-23) have a pair of All-Defense nods between them, which makes it seem like they'll be able to handle Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham.

The 2025 NBA play-in tournament wraps up Friday night with four teams vying for the final two spots in the playoffs.

Duke guard Tyrese Proctor declared for the 2025 NBA draft on Friday, the school announced. Proctor has spent all three years of his college career with the Blue Devils, developing into a deadly long-range shooter.

Gary Parrish joins CBS Sports HQ to discuss Duke freshmen Kon Knueppel declaring for the NBA Draft.