After Saturday’s slate of games, only the 76ers, Celtics and Spurs know exactly where they stand. Philadelphia has clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, while Boston (No. 7 in the East) and San Antonio (No. 10 in the West) have locked in their spots for the play-in tournaments.
NBA STANDINGS: Seeding scenarios, breakdown for playoff spots
With teams still jockeying for position, here is a breakdown of the clinching scenarios for Sunday’s games along with the possible seedings in each conference.
NBA playoff scenarios 2021
Eastern Conference
- 76ers2. Nets 3. Bucks4. Knicks 5. Hawks 6. Heat ———————————7. Celtics 8. Wizards 9. Pacers 10. Hornets
Western Conference
- Jazz 2. Suns3. Nuggets 4. Clippers 5. Mavericks 6. Trail Blazers —————————7. Lakers8. Warriors 9. Grizzlies10. Spurs
NBA standings 2021: Eastern Conference
*clinched playoff berth **clinched play-in berth Eliminated from playoff contention: Bulls, Cavaliers, Magic, Pistons, Raptors
NBA standings 2021: Western Conference
*clinched playoff berth **clinched play-in berthEliminated from playoff contention: Kings, Pelicans, Rockets, Thunder, Timberwolves
