Playoff Fever Heats Up: NBA Teams Jostle for Final Seeding as Season Winds Down
March 26, 2024The 2023-24 NBA regular season is nearing its end, with the playoffs approaching.
A tight race for playoff seeding is seen in both Eastern and Western Conferences.
In the Eastern Conference, Cleveland, New York, and Orlando are vying for the third to fifth seed.
The Western Conference sees Denver, Oklahoma City, and Minnesota competing for the top spot.
The LA Clippers and New Orleans Pelicans are locked in a close battle for the fourth and fifth seed in the West.
Phoenix, Sacramento, and Dallas are fiercely contesting for the sixth to eighth seed in the West.
Golden State and Houston are competing for the final play-in game spot as the season concludes.
With 10-12 games remaining before April 14, teams are strategizing to secure their playoff positions.
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