Overview
- The Los Angeles Clippers clinched the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference with a 124-119 overtime victory against the Golden State Warriors on the final day of the regular season.
- The Warriors dropped to the No. 7 seed and will host the Memphis Grizzlies in a play-in game on Tuesday, with the winner advancing to face the Houston Rockets as the No. 7 seed in the playoffs.
- Key injuries pose challenges for Golden State, with Stephen Curry managing a thumb injury and Jimmy Butler dealing with a leg contusion ahead of their play-in matchup.
- The play-in tournament format includes single-elimination games for the No. 7 vs. No. 8 seeds and the No. 9 vs. No. 10 seeds, with winners advancing or competing for final playoff spots.
- In the Eastern Conference, the Orlando Magic will host the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, while the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat face off on Wednesday, determining the final playoff berths.