Overview

• The Boston Celtics clinch the Eastern Conference regular season title with a 60-16 record, ensuring home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.
• The Minnesota Timberwolves lead the Western Conference with a 53-23 record, closely followed by the Denver Nuggets.
• In the Eastern Conference, teams like the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers vie for higher seeds, while the Golden State Warriors aim for a play-in spot in the West.
• The NBA Play-In Tournament is set to begin on April 16, determining the final playoff spots before the first round starts on April 20.
• Key players, including Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, make significant returns, impacting the playoff race.