In this episode of pplpod, we take a deep dive into the high-stakes world of the NBA Playoffs. Join us as we break down how the postseason has evolved from the early days of the BAA in 1947 to the modern NBA Play-in Tournament introduced in 2020. We explore the current best-of-seven format, explain the complex tiebreaker criteria that determine seeding, and discuss how the league moved from regional divisions to the Eastern and Western Conference brackets we know today.

We also look at the incredible records and upsets that define basketball history, including the rare feats of 8th seeds defeating 1st seeds—from the 1994 Denver Nuggets to the 2023 Miami Heat—and the only teams to reach the NBA Finals