Lakers-Pelicans on Sunday is going to be ELECTRIC. Pelicans win, they avoid the play-in and secure the 6 seed. Lakers win, they secure the 8-seed. Who’s taking this game? 👀
Preview last day of the 2023/24 NBA regular season: Schedule, predictions and keys for a historic matchday
NBASunday, 14 April 2024 at 17:12
After months of competition in the best basketball league in the world, the 2023/24 NBA regular season comes to an end this Sunday, April 14, with the arrival of a final day that aims to be historic in every way, and that will give way to the play-in competition and then the playoffs.
The 30 teams that make up the competition will play this Sunday, and except for the Boston Celtics' lead in the Eastern Conference, which has been assured since March 24, absolutely everything is at stake both in the East itself and in the Western Conference. Some of the main players are the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves... Although, really, there is virtually no franchise, except for those already eliminated, that will not play a key role in this day.
KEYS TO THE EAST CONFERENCE.
- Duel for second place: Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks are the two teams that aspire to finish 2nd in the East. Both have a 49-32 record.
- Direct qualification to playoffs: With Cleveland Cavaliers minimum 4th, the last two playoff spots (5th and 6th) are contested by Orlando Magic (46-35), Philadelphia 76ers (46-35), Indiana Pacers (46-35) and Miami Heat (45-36). Four teams in a neck-and-neck battle for two positions. The two that do not get them will face each other in the first game of the play-in.
KEYS WEST CONFERENCE.
- Duel for the throne: Spectacular three-way battle between the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets. The three teams have the same record, 56-25, and their result in the standings could be decisive to reach the NBA Finals.
- Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks: This first round playoff is already confirmed, and the two franchises will face each other in a spectacular duel between Luka Doncic and Kawhi Leonard.
- The coveted sixth place: New Orleans Pelicans (49-32) has everything in its hands to get direct access to the playoffs. However, Phoenix Suns (48-33) are hoping for a miracle.
- Play-in standings: In the playoff tournament, which will be played by the Los Angeles Lakers (46-35), Sacramento Kings (45-36) and Golden State Warriors (45-36) as confirmed, it remains to be seen how the order will be and who will play the game between 7th and 8th, and who will play the game between 9th and 10th.
TIME SCHEDULES
- Indiana Pacers v Atlanta Hawks: 19:00. Potential winner: Pacers
- Boston Celtics v Washington Wizards: 19:00. Potential winner: Celtics
- Miami Heat v Toronto Raptors: 19:00. Potential winner: Heat.
- New York Knicks v Chicago Bulls: 19:00. Potential Winner: Knicks
- Cleveland Cavaliers v Charlotte Hornets: 19:00. Potential winner: Cavs.
- Orlando Magic v Milwaukee Bucks: 19:00. Potential winner: Bucks
- Philadelphia 76ers v Brooklyn Nets: 19:00. Potential Winner: Sixers
- Memphis Grizzlies v Denver Nuggets: 21:30. Potential winner: Nuggets.
- Sacramento Kings v Portland Trail Blazers: 21:30. Potential winner: Kings.
- Golden State Warriors v Utah Jazz: 21:30. Potential winner: Warriors.
- Oklahoma City Thunder v Dallas Mavericks: 19:30. Potential winner: OKC
- San Antonio Spurs v Detroit Pistons: 21:30. Potential winner: Spurs.
- Minnesota Timberwolves v Phoenix Suns: 21:30. Potential Winner: T-Wolves
- Los Angeles Clippers v Houston Rockets: 21:30. Potential Winner: Clippers
- New Orleans Pelicans v Los Angeles Lakers: 21:30. Potential winner: Lakers.
Just In
