NBA Playoff Seedings Go Down to the Wire on Final Day of Regular Season

52 articles · Updated · NBA.com · Apr 12

The NBA regular season concludes today, with multiple playoff and play-in seeds still to be decided in both conferences.
The Eastern Conference features a tight race for seeds 5 through 8, involving the Hawks, Raptors, Magic, and 76ers, while the West sees seed battles as well.
Final game results will determine playoff matchups and home-court advantage, with the NBA Play-In Tournament set to begin April 14.

With Joel Embiid sidelined, can the 76ers overcome the odds and survive the Play-In gauntlet?

How will the Thunder’s historic third straight No. 1 seed influence their playoff destiny—are they true favorites or facing hidden pitfalls?

How might key injuries to stars like LeBron James’ supporting cast or Joel Embiid shift the balance of power in the postseason?

Will the NBA’s broadcast shakeup impact fan access, team revenues, and future salary cap growth more than any on-court result?

Which Play-In matchup poses the biggest upset threat, and could we see a 10th seed break the historical trend?

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