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.
Over in the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, and Phoenix Suns will be battling it out in the first round.
The play-in tournament will feature the Philadelphia 76ers against the Miami Heat, and the Chicago Bulls facing the Atlanta Hawks in the East. In the West, the Los Angeles Lakers will take on the New Orleans Pelicans, while the Sacramento Kings will meet the Golden State Warriors.
The Thunder emerged victorious in a three-way battle for the No. 1 seed in the West, securing their position with a dominant win over the Mavericks. The Nuggets claimed the No. 2 seed, while the Suns moved up to the No. 6 seed with a crucial win over the Timberwolves.
In the East, the Knicks overtook the Bucks for the No. 2 seed, while the Magic secured the No. 5 seed with a win over the Bucks. The Pacers clinched the final playoff spot, sending the 76ers and Heat to the play-in tournament.
The playoffs are set to kick off with the play-in tournament on Tuesday, followed by the first round starting on Saturday. Fans can expect an intense and thrilling postseason as the top teams battle it out for a shot at the NBA Finals.