Basketball
The NBA regular season is coming to an end, and the playoff picture is starting to take shape. The Western Conference playoff bracket was set on April 9, 2023, with the Warriors securing the No. 6 seed and the Clippers clinching the No. 5 seed. The Lakers, on the other hand, were relegated to the play-in tournament and will face off against the Timberwolves for a chance to advance to the playoffs as the No. 7 seed. The Warriors, meanwhile, will face the No. 3 seed Sacramento Kings in the first round.
The Eastern Conference playoff bracket was also set ahead of Sunday's regular-season finales. The Milwaukee Bucks clinched the No. 1 seed and will face the No. 8 seed, which will be determined by the play-in tournament. The Boston Celtics clinched the No. 2 seed and will face either the Miami Heat or the Atlanta Hawks, who will be the No. 7 seed. The Philadelphia 76ers clinched the No. 3 seed and will face the Brooklyn Nets, who will be the No. 6 seed. The Cleveland Cavaliers clinched the No. 4 seed and will face the No. 5 seed New York Knicks.
With two games left in the regular season, the Warriors, Clippers, Lakers, Timberwolves, Pelicans, and Thunder all have a chance to make the playoffs. The Warriors and Clippers have already secured a playoff spot, while the Lakers, Timberwolves, Pelicans, and Thunder are all vying for the final two spots in the West.
The NBA play-in tournament schedule has been announced, with the Lakers and Timberwolves set to face off for a chance to advance to the playoffs as the No. 7 seed. The Pelicans and Thunder will also face off in the play-in tournament, with the winner advancing to face the loser of the Lakers-Timberwolves game for a chance to make the playoffs as the No. 8 seed.
The outcome of the final two games of the regular season will determine which teams make the playoffs and which teams will have to compete in the play-in tournament. The Western Conference playoff picture is still up for grabs, and it promises to be an exciting finish to the regular season. Fans will be eagerly watching to see which teams will come out on top and earn a chance to compete for the NBA championship.
