Thunder Secure Top Seed in Western Conference Playoffs; Suns and Pacers Clinch Final Playoff Spots

The 2023-24 NBA regular season has concluded, setting the stage for an exciting playoff run. In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, and Indiana Pacers have secured their spots in the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, and Phoenix Suns will be representing the West.

The playoff picture was finalized on the last day of the regular season, with the Thunder clinching the No. 1 seed in the West after a dominant victory over the Mavericks. The Nuggets secured the No. 2 seed, while the Suns moved up to the No. 6 seed with a win over the Timberwolves.

In the East, the Knicks overtook the Bucks for the No. 2 seed, and the Magic secured the No. 5 seed with a crucial win. The Pacers also punched their ticket to the playoffs with a blowout victory over the Hawks.

The play-in tournament will feature the 76ers vs. the Heat and the Bulls vs. the Hawks in the East, while the Lakers will face the Pelicans and the Kings will meet the Warriors in the West.

The playoffs are set to begin on April 20, with the top teams in each conference ready to battle it out for a chance to compete in the 2024 NBA Finals. Fans can expect an intense and thrilling postseason as the best teams in the league go head-to-head for the championship title.