In the Eastern Conference, there were no upsets in the first round of the 2025 playoffs. All four higher seeds advanced to the conference semifinals.
The same cannot be said for the West. Two of the top three seeds were bounced in the first round. Houston was the #2 seed and lost in seven games to the #7 seed Warriors. The #3 seed Los Angeles Lakers lost in five games to the #6 Timberwolves. For just the third time in NBA history, a #6 and #7 seed will meet in the postseason.
