Oklahoma City, USA – As the NBA regular season dey approach its end, teams dey scramble for pivotal playoff positioning, with just a few games left to play. The race to avoid the play-in tournament dey intensify daily, especially for teams wey dey jostle for spots between third and eighth place in the Western Conference.
The Thunder don clinch the best cross-conference record in NBA history after dem take down the Bulls on Monday, with 28 wins and just 1 loss against Eastern Conference teams this season. This achievement no be small feat, beating the previous record of 27-3 set by legendary teams like the 2015-16 Warriors and 2006-07 Mavericks, according to Tim MacMahon.
On top of the standings, the Cavaliers don secure their third 60-win season, and with remaining matches left, dem eye to match their franchise record by winning at least six out of seven remaining games. ‘E be vital say we hold on to the No. 1 seed,’ Dave McMenamin report. Dem dey four games ahead of the Celtics.
No be only for winning, the Celtics need to safeguard their health as they approach the playoffs. Tim Bontemps emphasize say ‘If we fit stay healthy, we fit challenge any team for di playoffs.’
Meanwhile, the Rockets don miss a chance to clinch a playoff spot, but Coach Ime Udoka don focus on building consistency and keeping players fit. Dem get an important schedule ahead, facing five playoff-bound teams in their remaining games, Michael Wright reveal.
Denver dey in a tight race for top-four seeding, with Nick Jokic vying for MVP recognition despite missing some games due to injury. Ohm Youngmisuk kon note say ‘Denver need to ensure dem dey healthy if dem wan make good impact for playoffs.’
As it stands, the Lakers dey in fourth place and dey determined to secure their playoff position to avoid the play-in scenario. ‘Our aim na to lock this playoff spot, no be to risk and play in the play-in,’ James talk as quoted by McMenamin.
The Warriors don set their focus since trade deadline to secure the sixth seed or higher to avoid the play-in. Chef Curry tell ESPN say ‘We dey ready to face any team for playoffs as long as we fit stay fit.’
For teams like the Pacers, consistency don pey off as dem see themselves in fourth place while the Bucks struggle with injuries affecting their gameplay. Jamal Collier report say, ‘Indiana get a good chance to solidify their spot with home-court advantage in the first round.’
The conclusion of the regular season dey fast approaching, and teams like Memphis, Minnesota, and Atlanta dey fight to avoid the play-in altogether while adjusting their strategies under new coaching dynamics after shocking losses.
With every team striving to either secure their seeding or set their sights on the draft, di NBA season dey heat up. As the countdown begins to the playoffs, the stages dey set for potential drama and unexpected outcomes.
