As the final day of the regular season in the NBA approaches, the excitement is palpable with playoff and lottery standings still up in the air. In the competitive Western Conference, teams are battling for crucial positioning with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets securing home-court advantage while the Los Angeles Lakers have clinched the third seed. The Denver Nuggets and LA Clippers are fighting for home court in the first round, while the Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors, and Memphis Grizzlies are aiming to land solid playoff berths.
Over in the Eastern Conference, the top 10 postseason spots have been locked in, setting the stage for an intense playoff battle. The Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, and New York Knicks are among the top seeds, while the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards are tied for the worst record, with a coin flip potentially deciding their placement. With draft lottery implications looming, every game on the final day of the regular season carries immense significance for teams vying for positioning and future success in the NBA.