The NBA playoff picture is set after a whirlwind final day of the regular season where all 30 teams were in action. Heading into Sunday, 15 out of the 20 playoff and play-in tournament seeds were undetermined.
In the Eastern Conference, the Orlando Magic and Indiana Pacers secured the No. 5 and No. 6 seeds, respectively, pushing the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat into the play-in tournament. Meanwhile, in the West, the Oklahoma City Thunder captured the No. 1 seed, sending the defending champion Denver Nuggets to No. 2, and Minnesota Timberwolves to third place in the conference. The Phoenix Suns also lapped the New Orleans Pelicans to nab the final spot outside of the play-in tourney.
Western Conference play-in tournament
GAME DATE HOME AWAY TIME (ET)
Game 1 April 16 Pelicans Lakers 7:30 p.m.
Game 2 April 16 Kings Warriors 10:00 p.m.
Game 3 April 19 Loser of Game 1 Winner of Game 2
Eastern Conference play-in tournament
GAME DATE HOME AWAY TIME (ET)
Game 1 April 17 76ers Heat 7 p.m.
Game 2 April 17 Bulls Hawks 9:30 p.m.
Game 3 April 19 Loser of Game 1 Winner of Game 2
