RotoWire highlights the top performers after opening weekend of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. James Harden stepped up in Game 1 with a 32-point, 11-assist double-double that also included six rebounds and one block.

With that in mind, here are my top 40 players for the 2025 postseason. Rankings weigh what players have done lately and what they’ve proven before; proven vets keep their edge for reliability, while potential breakouts still need to validate their hype on the biggest stage.