With just days remaining in the regular season, teams around the NBA have started to lock up their positions in the standings ahead of the playoffs on April 19.
The top six teams in each conference will earn an outright playoff berth at the conclusion of the regular season. The following four teams will compete in the play-in tournament on April 15-18 for the last two seeds in each conference, respectively.
With three games remaining on the schedule, 21 teams remain in contention to qualify for the postseason by either a playoff berth or a spot in the play-in tournament. The action projects to heat up with teams battling for playoff positioning in their respective conferences.
Wednesday features 10 games on the schedule, with several seeding matchups and clinching scenarios to monitor throughout the evening. Here are the latest standings and updates:
What are the matchups on Wednesday?
10-GAME WEDNESDAY SLATE 🍿
▪️ Luka returns to Dallas, AD faces former team for the first time
▪️ BOS goes for 60 wins
▪️ East #9 faces #10 in a tight race
▪️ West #4 LAC aim for 6 straight, host #2 HOU
▪️ DEN/SAC clash for positioning out West pic.twitter.com/g4Amxh3lwx
Which teams have clinched a playoff berth?
Western Conference:
- Oklahoma City Thunder (65-14)
- Houston Rockets (52-27)
Eastern Conference:
- Cleveland Cavaliers (63-16)
- Boston Celtics (59-20)
- New York Knicks (50-29)
- Indiana Pacers (48-31)
- Milwaukee Bucks (45-34)
- Detroit Pistons (43-36)
Which teams have been eliminated from postseason contention?
Western Conference:
- Portland Trail Blazers (35-44)
- San Antonio Spurs (32-47)
- New Orleans Pelicans (21-58)
- Utah Jazz (16-63)
Eastern Conference:
- Toronto Raptors (29-50)
- Brooklyn Nets (26-53)
- Philadelphia 76ers (23-56)
- Charlotte Hornets (19-60)
- Washington Wizards (17-62)
Standings
NBA STANDINGS UPDATE ‼️
▪️ CLE clinches East’s top seed
▪️ LAC moves up to 4th in West
▪️ MEM moves up to 7th in West
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Playoff Picture
With four game days left in the regular season, the only teams to clinch their seed number for the postseason are the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in each conference.
The seed possibilities entering tonight's action ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/XDhGtbANzK
Western Conference Scenarios for Wednesday
- Los Angeles: The Lakers can clinch a playoff berth with a win. They can also clinch the Pacific Division with a win and losses by the Clippers and Warriors.
- Dallas: The Mavericks are locked into the play-in tournament with a win or a loss by the Suns.
- Oklahoma City: The Thunder can clinch home-court advantage throughout the playoffs with a win.
- Phoenix: The Suns are eliminated from postseason contention with a loss or a win by the Mavericks.
Eastern Conference Scenarios for Wednesday
- Orlando: The Magic can clinch the seventh seed with a win. They can also clinch the Southeast Division with a win.
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: NBA playoff picture: Updated standings, clinching scenarios on April 9
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