NBA's Final Day Drama: Teams Battle for Playoff Spots in Game 82
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As the NBA regular season concludes, Game 82 brings intense competition among Western Conference teams for the remaining playoff spots. Four teams, including Golden State, Denver, the LA Clippers, and Minnesota, are fighting for three guaranteed playoff positions, with one facing the play-in tournament. The outcomes of these games will determine seeding and playoff matchups, while several players aim to complete the rare feat of playing in all 82 games of the season.
Key Points
The NBA regular season ends with Game 82, deciding the final playoff spots and seeding.
In the Western Conference, four teams compete for three playoff spots, with one team going to the play-in tournament.
Golden State faces the LA Clippers, with the loser likely heading to the play-in.
Minnesota's fate depends on their game against Utah and other outcomes.
Several teams in the West are still unsure of their exact playoff positions.
The Eastern Conference playoff order is already set.
Eleven players have a chance to play in all 82 games, with six potentially starting all 82.
Nine teams could reach the 50-win mark, the most since the 2014-15 season.
Three teams are on track to win at least 60 games, a feat last achieved by three teams in the 2008-09 season.