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Six teams from each conference have secured their automatic spots in the playoffs based on their regular-season performance. Meanwhile, teams finishing 7th through 10th in the regular season standings competed in the play-in tournament to determine the last two NBA playoff berths.
This has added an extra layer of excitement and drama to the postseason race, as teams fight tooth and nail for a chance to extend their season and compete for the NBA championship.
What teams made the NBA playoffs this season?
The NBA playoffs have already kicked off as the regular season has come to an end and teams across the league are gearing up for what promises to be an electrifying postseason.
In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics clinched the top seed with an impressive record of 64-18, securing their place at the pinnacle of the standings.
Meanwhile, the Miami Heat claimed the eighth seed with a record of 46-36, setting the stage for a thrilling matchup between these two teams.
In the other matchups, the New York Knicks secured the second seed with a record of 50-32 and will face the Philadelphia 76ers, while the Cleveland Cavaliers will take on Orlando Magic and the Milwaukee Bucks will play against the Indiana Pacers.
As for the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder reigned supreme as the top seed, boasting an impressive record of 57-25, and they will face the New Orleans Pelicans.
They were closely followed by the Denver Nuggets, who clinched the second seed with a record of 57-25.
The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Clippers are also set to clash in what promises to be an exhilarating matchup between two of the conference's top teams.
The Nuggets will face the Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota will play against Phoenix Suns and the Clippers will take on the Dallas Mavericks.