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NBA Playoff Race Heats Up as Regular Season Nears End

With top seeds secured, remaining games will determine final standings and play-in tournament matchups ahead of April 15.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during a game at Chase Center.
Detailed view of chairs with a playoff logo before a game between the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards in Game 1 of the second round of the 2015 NBA Playoffs. at Philips Arena.
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers controls the ball against Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half of a game at Crypto.com Arena

Overview

  • The Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets have clinched the top seeds in the Western Conference, while the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics secured the top spots in the East.
  • Most playoff positions remain undecided, with the final games of the regular season on April 13 set to determine seeding for the postseason.
  • The Western Conference is particularly competitive, with one game separating several teams from the fourth to seventh seeds, creating multiple potential playoff scenarios.
  • The NBA Play-In Tournament, beginning April 15, will decide the seventh and eighth seeds in each conference, expanding the playoff field to 10 teams per conference.
  • Projected matchups indicate significant shifts are still possible, with teams vying for critical advantages as the playoffs approach.