The NBA play-in tournament is set to kick off on April 16, with teams fighting for the final two seeds in each conference. In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, and Indiana Pacers are all vying for a playoff spot. Meanwhile, in the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, and Phoenix Suns are battling it out.
Key matchups in the play-in tournament include the Philadelphia 76ers facing off against the Miami Heat, and the Chicago Bulls taking on the Atlanta Hawks in the East. In the West, the Los Angeles Lakers will go head-to-head with the New Orleans Pelicans, while the Sacramento Kings will meet the Golden State Warriors.
The Thunder secured the No. 1 seed in the West, while the Knicks moved past the Bucks to claim the No. 2 spot in the East. The first round of the NBA playoffs will commence following the play-in tournament, with matchups such as the Boston Celtics facing the 8th seed and the Oklahoma City Thunder taking on the 8th seed in the West.
Looking ahead, the 2024 NBA Finals schedule has been announced, with the series expected to start on June 6 and could potentially conclude on June 23 if needed. Stay tuned to Forever Sports Online for all the latest updates and action from the NBA playoffs.
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