
In the Western Conference, the Golden State Warriors took on the Memphis Grizzlies, also competing for the No. 7 seed. The stakes were high, as the victor would advance to face the Houston Rockets in the playoffs.
On April 16, the action continued with the Chicago Bulls battling the Miami Heat and the Sacramento Kings squaring off against the Dallas Mavericks in the 9/10 seed games. The winners of these contests will face the losers from the previous night on April 18, determining the final No. 8 seeds in each conference.
The NBA Playoffs are set to commence on April 19, featuring eight series across both conferences. Predictions are already swirling, with the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder emerging as strong championship contenders.
For more details on the tournament and playoff brackets, visit NBA Playoffs and NBA Play-In Tournament.
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