The final day of the NBA regular season brings drama and tension to the Western Conference, with seven games scheduled for 1 p.m. ET and eight at 3:30 p.m. ET. The Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, and Minnesota Timberwolves are all vying for the No. 4 seed and home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
The Oklahoma City Thunder has secured the top seed, while the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers have locked up the second and third spots respectively. The battle for the remaining top-six seeds is fierce, with the Nuggets, Clippers, and Timberwolves all within reach of a spot.
For the Nuggets, a win over the Rockets will secure the No. 4 seed. If they lose to the Rockets but Minnesota loses to Denver, the Nuggets can still claim the spot. However, if Minnesota wins against the Jazz while Denver loses, the Timberwolves will move up to the fourth seed.
The Clippers and Timberwolves are also closely tied, with both teams holding a one-game advantage over their competitors for the No. 4 seed. The Mavericks, meanwhile, are looking to secure a spot in the playoffs but need to navigate a tight field.
As the games unfold, several scenarios will play out, including multiple potential finishes for the top seeds and playoff spots. With so much on the line, this final day of the regular season promises to be an exciting conclusion to the Western Conference’s drama-filled season.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/nba-playoff-picture-2025-all-the-wild-west-scenarios-for-the-final-day-of-the-regular-season-164515137.html