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The 2023-24 NBA regular season has ended and 12 teams have clinched a spot in the postseason. Eight teams have also qualified for the NBA Play-In Tournament scheduled from April 16 to 19. The Denver Nuggets' championship defense starts as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference.
The OKC Thunder have clinched the No. 1 spot in the Western Conference after the Nuggets fumbled against the San Antonio Spurs. The Minnesota Timberwolves also had a shot but they failed to get past the Phoenix Suns in the final game of the regular season.
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics had the best record in the league for most of the season. They will have homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs, as well as the NBA Finals if they reach it.
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Which East teams are in the NBA playoffs?
As mentioned above, the Boston Celtics clinched the top spot in the Eastern Conference. The New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic and Indiana Pacers have also qualified for the postseason.
The Philadelphia 76ers advanced to the playoffs after beating the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament game. The Sixers earned the No. 7 seed and will face the Knicks in the first round. The Heat will battle it out with the Chicago Bulls to determine the No. 8 seed.
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Which West teams are in the NBA playoffs?
The OKC Thunder secured the No. 1 seed in the West, while the Denver Nuggets Minnesota Timberwolves and LA Clippers finished in the Top 4. The Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns are also in the postseason as well.
The LA Lakers won the No. 7 seed after outlasting the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA Play-In Tournament. The Lakers will face the Denver Nuggets in the first round. The Pelicans are set to welcome the Sacramento Kings, who defeated the Golden State Warriors, for the coveted No. 8 seed.
Which teams are in the NBA Play-In Tournament?
In the Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls are the only remaining teams in the NBA Play-In Tournament. The Philadelphia 76ers are now the official No. 7 seed, while the Atlanta Hawks were blown out by the Bulls in their matchup.
Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings go head-to-head to determine the final playoff team in the Western Conference. The LA Lakers advanced to the playoffs, while the Golden State Warriors are heading to an early offseason.
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