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NBA Playoffs: Eastern Seeds Muddled with 2 Games Left
11 Apr
Summary
- Only the Detroit Pistons have secured the No. 1 seed in the East.
- Key games Friday could decide playoff berths for Hawks and Raptors.
- The Western Conference's No. 3, 4, and 5 seeds are still undecided.
The NBA regular season is winding down with just two games left, leaving the Eastern Conference playoff picture highly muddled. As of April 11, 2026, only the Detroit Pistons have officially secured the top seed. Crucial games scheduled for Friday, April 10, hold significant weight for teams aiming to clinch playoff berths, including the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors.
The Boston Celtics also have an opportunity to clinch the Atlantic Division title with a win or a New York Knicks loss. In the Western Conference, while all playoff and play-in tournament teams are determined, the exact seeding for the No. 3, No. 4, and No. 5 spots remains a contest among the Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Houston Rockets.
The NBA Play-In Tournament is set to commence on Tuesday, April 14, and conclude on Friday, April 17. Following this, the NBA playoffs will begin on Saturday, April 18, featuring eight teams from each conference. The NBA Finals are scheduled to tip off with Game 1 on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
