The NBA playoff picture is becoming clearer as the regular season concludes. The Boston Celtics have clinched the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, while the Atlanta Hawks secured a playoff berth with a victory on Friday.
In the East, the Detroit Pistons hold the top seed. The New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers have secured the No. 3 and No. 4 seeds, respectively, locking in home-court advantage for the first round. The Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic, and Philadelphia 76ers are still battling for the final guaranteed playoff spots heading into the final day.
Out West, the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs have secured the top two seeds. The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers are in a tight race for the No. 3 seed. The play-in tournament field is set, with the Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, LA Clippers, and Golden State Warriors competing for the final playoff berths.
Several key matchups on the final day of the season will determine the final seeding and the first-round playoff matchups in both conferences.