The 2023-24 NBA regular season is coming to a thrilling conclusion this Sunday, with all 30 teams in action in two game windows. The Boston Celtics have secured the No. 1 overall seed and homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs, while the Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks are set to meet in the first round for the third time in five years.
In the Eastern Conference, the Chicago Bulls will host the Atlanta Hawks in the No. 9 vs. 10 Play-In game. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New York Knicks are competing for the No. 2 seed.
Over in the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Denver Nuggets are battling for the No. 1 seed, while the New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns are racing for the No. 6 seed. The race for the four Play-In spots is heating up between the Lakers, Kings, Warriors, Suns, and Pelicans.
In the East, the Orlando Magic, Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Miami Heat are all fighting for the 5-8 spots. On the other hand, the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards are neck and neck in the race for the worst record in the league.
A coin flip may be necessary to determine the worst record in the league, which would ascertain the best lottery odds. Additionally, the coin flip could also have an impact on the third-worst record in the league, influencing lottery odds as well.
With so much excitement and anticipation building as the regular season comes to a close, fans can expect a thrilling playoffs ahead. Stay tuned to see how it all unfolds on Poh Diaries.
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