Scoreboard
Rockets 112, Hornets 109
Pistons 122, Pacers 115
Wizards 114, Heat 108
76ers 136, Hawks 131
Celtics 121, Raptors 102
Nets 101, Magic 84
Grizzlies 137, Bucks 114
Pelicans 113, Knicks 105
Bulls 115, Mavericks 112
Warriors 119, Kings 97
Lakers 121, Suns 107
What went down
The Eastern Conference postseason picture is set with the Bucks, Celtics, 76ers, Cavaliers, Knicks, and Nets owning guaranteed playoff berths.
The play-in tournament is ready to begin with the Heat (#7) taking on the Hawks (#8) plus the Raptors (#9) facing off against the Bulls (#10).
Meanwhile, the Western Conference seedings have yet to be determined. The Nuggets, Grizzlies, Kings, and Suns are the only teams so far who have sure tickets to the playoffs.
The Warriors recently beat the Kings to improve to 43-38 to stay in fifth place. The defending champions will visit the Trail Blazers in Portland to close their regular season.
With a victory over the Suns on Saturday, the Lakers move up to the seventh seed with a 42-39 record, overtaking the Pelicans who have a similar record.
With only two game days left in the regular season, there is still much to be determined in the West.
Big-time baller
The Grizzlies capitalized on a short-handed Bucks team to clinch the No. 2 seed in the West.
Jaren Jackson led Memphis with 36 points on 12-for-18 shooting, including five triples. The Defensive Player of the Year hopeful also had four rebounds, three blocks, and a steal.
What he said
The Thunder are going to the play-in tournament and Jalen Williams is excited.
Jalen Williams' IG story after the Thunder made the Play-In Tournament 😅 pic.twitter.com/GvZ7iOZHJx
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 8, 2023
Did you see that?
The Mavericks were officially eliminated from postseason contention after losing to the Bulls. It was a disappointing season for the team that went to the Western Conference Finals just a year ago.
No NBA playoffs in Texas for the first time in over 40 years 😳 pic.twitter.com/xBLC8PAS1r
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 8, 2023
