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With the light beating back the darkness, days getting longer, and the sun shining almost every day, we’re entering the best part of the basketball season - the NBA Playoffs! And that also means one thing: X3000 NBA bracket 2025 is just around the corner!
For the 19th time (2005–07, 2010–2025), the biggest NBA fans from Latvia and beyond will compete for the title of sharpest basketball mind. A lot of things may change over the years, but not our slogan:
Sveiks, kas ar ziedojumu?
This year, the participation fee is 33 euros, of which 25 eur will go to the big pool while 8 eur we will give to the administrator of the official page (not me)). For the 1st time, the registration for the competition will happen through our partners Passportix.eu. You can register here.
Last season was historic for Latvia as Kristaps Porziņģis became the first-ever Latvian to win the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The Celtics haven’t shown signs of a major championship hangover - they’re locked in as the 2nd seed - but their performance hasn’t been as dominant as last year. As for Porziņģis, he had a delayed start to the season due to an injury sustained during the Finals. That hasn’t stopped Porzingis, who’s averaging 19.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks this season - very similar numbers to the previous season.
In the East, the Cavaliers have claimed the top spot. There’s no doubt Donovan Mitchell will step up in the playoffs, but the big question is: can Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley function effectively together when it really counts?
Now let’s talk about the best team this season - the Oklahoma City Thunder. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to elevate his game (and his foul-drawing skills), and he’s one of the frontrunners for MVP. But it’s not just Shai - the Thunder boast a deep and balanced roster including Isaiah Hartenstein, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Lu Dort, Alex Caruso, and more. Structurally, they resemble the Celtics but with even greater depth and significantly younger core players.
Let’s check in on our neighbors too - some Lithuanians are also competing in the prediction game. One of the biggest surprises this season was the mid-season trade that sent Jonas Valančiūnas to the Kings, where he joined fellow Lithuanian Domantas Sabonis. It was a strange move by Sacramento, especially since the two have never played great together on the national team. Now, Jonas comes off the bench and performs well when given minutes, while Sabonis continues to do what he always does - everything.
There’s also a new Lithuanian face in the league: Matas Buzelis. The versatile forward can do a bit of everything and even made an appearance in the dunk contest.
And now for the biggest surprise of the season - yes, it happened nearly two months ago, but we still can’t believe it: Luka Dončić was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers. GM Nico Harrison decided to shake things up, sending away their franchise star in exchange for Anthony Davis, and not even getting back draft picks like it was in Rudy Gobert and Mikal Bridges' trades. Everyone in Dallas is furious, and soon after, the Mavs were hit with a brutal wave of injuries. Karma?
Dallas is still clinging to a play-in spot, with the Suns right behind them. The so-called "Big 3" of Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, and Devin Booker has been a massive disappointment. The same can be said about the 76ers, despite having Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey. Who would’ve thought that at this point in the season, we’d be watching a Quentin Grimes offensive masterclass, not the Big 3?
And finally, one last question - what is Nikola Jokić eating? Whatever it is, we want the same! The horse-loving Serbian is averaging a triple-double and is well on his way to a fourth MVP. Everything he does looks effortless. Honestly, I feel like I could average 10 points a game if I played next to Jokić.
Every basketball fan from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia should be very excited, and X3000 NBA bracket will only bring an extra fire. Nothing has changed from the previous years, as X3000 NBA 2025 participants will give their thoughts about all 15 playoff series, as well as the NBA champion, Finals MVP and 7 regular season award recipients. X3000 NBA bracket will start earlier because of the play-in tournament.
Website hasn't changed – www.nbaplayoffs.lv. First, you have to register, then you need to carefully read all the rules, make a payment, and then you can start thinking about everything else!
As previously mentioned, X3000 NBA bracket will start with play-in games which start on April 15 while the playoffs will start 4 days later – on April 19. Pay as fast as possible and don't miss your chance to claim maximum points!
Participants pay 33 euros, of which 25 will go to the big pool while 8 euros we will give to the administrator of the official page (not me)). You can register here.
X3000 is with us for the 1st year – a huge shoutout and gratitude! They will provide additional prizes to the sharpest minds! We haven't forgotten about the Nostradamus activity, where you will be able to collect BINGOS to get prizes!
See you very soon, and let's enjoy the best time of the year!
Sincerely,
Adam Silver
Commissioner of NBA 2025
