The NBA playoff picture is complete following a frenetic final day of the regular season in which all 30 teams were in action.
The Eastern Conference standings were finalized following Friday’s contests, but matters out West were decidedly more chaotic and required Sunday’s final day of the regular season to determine the seeding.
The play-in tournament begins Tuesday and features the teams seeded seventh to 10th in each conference.
Western Conference play-in tournament
| Game | Date | Home | Away | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | April 15 | Golden State Warriors | Memphis Grizzlies | 10:00 p.m. |
| Game 2 | April 16 | Sacramento Kings | Dallas Mavericks | 10:00 p.m. |
| Game 3 | April 18 | Loser of Game 1 | Winner of Game 2 | TBD |
A loss in Game 82 saw the Warriors drop into the No. 8 slot, setting up a matchup against a Grizzlies squad that is just 4-5 since firing head coach Taylor Jenkins at the end of March. Golden State won the season series 3-1.
The Kings will be making their second straight appearance in the play-in tournament. Big man Jonas Valanciunas has been involved in every play-in tourney since its inception in 2020. The Mavs squeaked into the tournament but are 0-3 against Sacramento this season.
Eastern Conference play-in tournament
| Game | Date | Home | Away | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | April 15 | Orlando Magic | Atlanta Hawks | 7:30 p.m. |
| Game 2 | April 16 | Chicago Bulls | Miami Heat | 7:30 p.m. |
| Game 3 | April 18 | Loser of Game 1 | Winner of Game 2 | TBD |
The Magic nabbed the No. 7 seed after finishing the season on a 9-3run and will host a Hawks team that has now qualified for the play-in tournament in four straight seasons. The Magic won the season series 2-1.
