| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | April 28–June 21, 2012 |
| Season | 2011–12 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Miami Heat (2nd title) |
| Runner-up | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Semifinalists | |
The 2012 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 2011–12 season. The tournament concluded with the Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat defeating the Western Conference champion Oklahoma City Thunder, 4 games to 1 in the NBA Finals. LeBron James was named NBA Finals MVP.