The NBA Playoffs have changed quite a bit over the years. From the number of rounds in the postseason to the number of games in specific rounds to even something like the Play-In Tournament, the machinations of how the NBA crowns its champion and the path every team must endure to get to that point aren't the same as they always were.

NBA Playoffs officially get underway on Saturday, April 19. Check out the full playoff bracket and TV schedule for the opening round.

The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers are meeting in one of the most intriguing matchups in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. Game 1 lived up to the hype as Denver pulled out a 112-110 overtime win over L.