NBA Standings and Playoff Picture: Updated Postseason Bracket and Matchups as Bucks Narrow Lead Over Knicks to One Game

The NBA playoff race is heating up as the regular season winds down, with teams jockeying for position and fighting for their spot in the postseason. In a recent matchup, the New Orleans Pelicans took down the Milwaukee Bucks, tightening the race for the East’s No. 2 seed.

The Bucks now hold just a one-game lead over the New York Knicks in the loss column, with a crucial head-to-head contest between the two teams looming on April 7. Despite the close race, Milwaukee has already clinched the tiebreaker over the Knicks, adding an extra layer of intrigue to their upcoming matchup.

As the regular season draws to a close, teams are not only battling for seeding but also for the chance to avoid the Play-In Tournament. The tournament will determine the No. 7 and No. 8 seeds in each conference, with four teams from each conference vying for those spots.

With plenty still to be decided in the final weeks of the regular season, basketball fans can expect an exciting finish as teams fight for their spot in the playoffs. Stay tuned for more updates on the NBA playoff picture as the postseason draws near.