NBA Playoff Picture: Teams' Potential Finishes Revealed as Regular Season Nears Its End

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09/04/2024 20h21

With the exception of the Boston Celtics, the seeds for the remaining 19 teams will be determined this week, setting the stage for an exciting playoff race.

In the Eastern Conference, the Orlando Magic, New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Indiana Pacers are currently in the top six positions. However, their potential finishes range from climbing as high as the second seed to landing in the 7th and 8th spots for the Play-In tournament. This week will be crucial for determining their final positions.

The Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat enter the week in the Play-In field. However, they have the opportunity to secure a guaranteed playoff berth and even reach as high as the third seed if they perform well. These teams will be fighting hard to make their way up the standings.

The Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks are set to face off in the 9th versus 10th game of the SoFi Play-In Tournament. Although their playoff berths are not guaranteed, they still have a chance to secure home-court advantage for this crucial matchup, where only the winner will advance.

Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets, and Oklahoma City Thunder can breathe a little easier, as they are assured of having home-court advantage in at least the first round of the playoffs, regardless of their final standings in the regular season.

The LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks are currently positioned to compete in the 7th versus 8th Play-In game. This format gives both teams two opportunities to secure a playoff spot. The winner of this matchup will claim the 7th seed, while the loser will face off against the winner of the 9th versus 10th game to determine the 8th seed.

For the Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans, the race for a higher seed is still within reach. They have an outside shot at securing the fourth seed and gaining home-court advantage in the first round. However, both teams also face the risk of falling as low as the 10th seed if they don't perform well in the final week.

Lastly, the Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, and Golden State Warriors are still in contention for a guaranteed playoff spot with a top six finish. However, their potential finishes range from securing a spot in the playoffs to landing in the 10th seed.

As the regular season concludes, the race for playoff seeding will intensify. Fans can expect thrilling matchups and high-stakes games as teams battle it out for their postseason aspirations. Stay tuned for the final results and see which teams rise or fall in the competitive NBA playoff picture.

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