NBA Calendar 2024/25 – Key Dates
- Current Champions: Boston Celtics – The Celtics beat the Mavericks 4-1 in the 2024 NBA Finals to earn a record 18th franchise title.
- Oct. 1st: NBA Training Camps open
- Oct. 4th: NBA Preseason games begin
- Oct. 18th: NBA Preseason ends
- Oct. 21st: Rosters set for NBA Opening Day
- Oct. 22nd: Start of the 2024-25 NBA regular season
- Jan. 21st-25th, 2025: NBA Rivals Week
- April 14th, 2025: Rosters set for NBA Playoffs 2025
- April 15th-18th, 2025: SoFi Play-In Tournament
- April 19th, 2025: NBA Playoffs 2025 begin
- June 5th, 2025: NBA Finals 2025 begin
NBA playoffs: Did you know?
No team has gone 16-0 in the NBA playoffs (the closest any team has come to going undefeated was the 2016-17 Warriors, who went 16–1).
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What Happened Last Season?
2024 NBA Conference Finals
In the East, the Boston Celtics (#1) dominated the Indiana Pacers to sweep the series 4-0. In the West, the Dallas Mavericks upset the Minnesota Timberwolves 4-1 to advance to the Finals.
Western Conference
Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks past the Timberwolves, using clutch shot-making and experience to overwhelm a young but talented Minnesota squad.
Eastern Conference
The Celtics proved too strong for the Pacers, with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown playing at an elite level throughout the sweep.
The NBA Finals
The Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA Finals, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 4-1. Jayson Tatum was named Finals MVP as Boston claimed its league-record 18th championship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Are The Current NBA champions?
The 2023/2024 Season NBA champions are the Boston Celtics - after beating The Dallas Mavericks 4-1 in the NBA Finals.
Which teams have the most NBA Championship wins?
- Boston Celtics - 18
- Los Angeles Lakers - 17
- Golden State Warriors - 7
- Chicago Bulls - 6
- San Antonio Spurs - 5
- Detroit Pistons - 3
- Miami Heat - 3
- Philadelphia 76ers - 3
- Milwaukee Bucks - 2
- Houston Rockets - 2
- New York Knicks - 2
What is the point spread in NBA betting?
The Point Spread is the most popular NBA betting option. With games rarely featuring two evenly matched basketball teams, the point spread is a market the sportsbooks use to ‘level up’ the event.
Rather than just having to win the game (as is the case with the moneyLine), with the point spread, the team deemed to be the favorite must win by a specified number of points (the spread) to secure a winning return when wagering on this.
For example, the favorite team might have a point spread of -5.5 (the half-point is the “hook”, which ensures there is no possibility of a push or tie). This means the favorites would need to win by a 6-point margin or more for a wager on them to win.
In this instance, the underdogs would have a point spread of +5.5, meaning they would have to either win the game or lose it by no more than 5 points for a wager on them to win.
How do i bet on the NBA?
The most simple kind of bet is a bet on a particular team to win a specific match. This is known as a "moneyline bet".
A simple moneyline bet on the NBA involves selecting one team to win a game, without considering any point spread or other conditions. Moneyline odds are presented in a positive or negative format, depending on the team's likelihood of winning. A positive number indicates the amount of money you'd win on a $100 wager, while a negative number indicates the amount you need to bet to win $100.
For example, let's consider two teams, Team A and Team B, playing against each other. The moneyline odds for this game are as follows:
- Team A: +150 (odds to win $150 on a $100 bet)
- Team B: -150 (odds to win $100 on a $150 bet)
In this case, Team A is considered the underdog, as they have a positive number, while Team B is considered the favorite, as they have a negative number. If you bet $100 on Team A and they win the game, you would win $150 ($100 initial bet + $50 profit). On the other hand, if you bet $150 on Team B and they win the game, you would win $100 ($150 initial bet - $50 profit).
Where can I watch Live NBA streams online?
For live streaming NBA, NBA League Pass is the go-to. Customers can access home and away team broadcast feeds, Access to every NBA game replay and live in-stream stats with NBA League Pass.
- NBA TV ($6.99/mo)
- NBA Team Pass ($13.99/mo)
- NBA League Pass ($14.99/mo)
- NBA League Pass Premium ($22.99/mo)