Lakers, Nuggets Chase Top Three Seeds

Sunday decides the last East and West seeds. Atlanta can lock up No. 5 by beating Miami, while Toronto can secure No. 6 against Brooklyn. Orlando, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Miami, Portland, Denver, and the Lakers all still have something to play for. Portland controls No. 8 with a win over Sacramento, and Denver holds No. 3 with a win over San Antonio. Boston, New York, San Antonio, and Oklahoma City are already set near the top, so rest could shape several games. The Lakers can climb to No. 3 if they beat Utah and Denver loses. Miami needs a win over Atlanta plus a Charlotte loss to reach the No. 9 spot and host a play-in game.