The NBA’s 2023-24 regular season has wrapped up, setting the stage for the postseason’s thrilling commencement. In the Eastern Conference, teams locking in their playoff positions include the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, and Indiana Pacers. Meanwhile, the Western Conference sees the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, and Phoenix Suns preparing for first-round action.
The excitement extends to the play-in tournament, determining the final playoff seeds. In the Eastern matchups, the Philadelphia 76ers will battle the Miami Heat, and the Chicago Bulls will face the Atlanta Hawks. Over in the West, the Los Angeles Lakers are set to clash with the New Orleans Pelicans, and the Sacramento Kings will meet the Golden State Warriors.
This play-in competition runs from Tuesday to Friday, with the official playoff games kicking off the following Saturday. Key moments from the last day of regular play included the Thunder clinching the No. 1 seed in the West after a decisive victory over the Mavericks, and the Knicks securing the No. 2 seed in the East following an overtime triumph against the Bulls. As the playoffs approach, each team’s journey promises high stakes and intense basketball action, capturing the essence of NBA competition.
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