The Los Angeles Clippers secured the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference by defeating the Golden State Warriors 124-119 in overtime, sending the Warriors to the NBA’s play-in tournament. James Harden led the Clippers to victory with an impressive performance of 39 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds. The victory marked the team’s eighth straight win and a 50-32 season record.
The Denver Nuggets secured the No. 4 seed in the West by beating the Houston Rockets 126-111. The Lakers, Nuggets, and Clippers all finished with a 50-32 record, with the Clippers having the tiebreaker to finish at No. 3. The Timberwolves secured the No. 6 seed with a 49-33 record, led by a 43-point performance from Anthony Edwards.
In the Eastern Conference, Cleveland finished as the No. 1 seed, followed by Boston at No. 2. The New York Knicks will face the Detroit Pistons at No. 3, and Indiana will meet Milwaukee at No. 4. Orlando is No. 7 and will host Atlanta at No. 8, with the winner advancing to face Boston.
In a season where nine teams finished with at least 50 wins, the Indiana Pacers’ victory over Cleveland in double overtime helped contribute to the milestone. The stage is set for an exciting playoff run as teams vie for the championship title.
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