As the NBA regular season heads into its final game day, postseason seeds are solidifying. Here’s a breakdown of the Eastern and Western Conference scenarios impacting playoff positioning:
Eastern Conference:
The top four teams are set:
- Detroit (59-22)
- Boston (55-26)
- New York (53-28)
- Cleveland (51-30)
Atlanta (46-35) is vying for position; they will remain fifth if they win against Miami but could drop if they lose. Toronto (45-36) aims to finish fifth depending on games against Brooklyn, while Orlando (45-36) needs a win against Boston to secure a higher seed. Philadelphia (44-37) is in eighth, trying to avoid a drop, whereas Charlotte (43-38) and Miami (42-39) are competing for the ninth and tenth spots.
Western Conference:
Top teams include:
- Oklahoma City (64-17)
- San Antonio (62-19)
- Denver (53-28) aims for third but could drop to fourth based on their game against San Antonio.
- Los Angeles (52-29) could also end up third or fourth depending on their outcome against Utah.
Portland (41-40) is in the eighth spot and can secure it with a win against Sacramento, while LA Clippers (41-40) need to win against Golden State to hope for a chance to improve their position.
Overall, multiple teams remain in contention for their final seeding as the regular season wraps up.
