As the NBA season draws to a close, the playoff picture is becoming increasingly clear in both the Western and Eastern Conferences. Teams are jostling for position and fighting to secure their spots in the postseason with only a few games remaining. We will provide daily updates on the landscape of the NBA playoffs, including magic numbers, strength of schedule, relevant tiebreakers, and the stakes for each day’s games.
In the Western Conference, several teams have already secured their playoff berths, including the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Oklahoma City Thunder. However, there are still several teams fighting for positions, including the Los Angeles Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, and Phoenix Suns. The Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans are also in contention for playoff spots, while the Golden State Warriors are on the outside looking in.
In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics have secured the No. 1 seed and will face off against the No. 8 seed in the first round of the playoffs. The Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Orlando Magic are all battling for seeding positions. Meanwhile teams like New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat are looking to secure their spots in the postseason before it’s too late.
With games of consequence happening daily
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