With Atlantas 121-113 over Detroit, the Pistons have been eliminated from playoff contention, finalizing the 10 teams that will participate in the NBA postseason. Here are the standings in the East as of April 4.
- No. 1. Boston Celtics
- No. 2. Milwaukee Bucks
- No. 3 Clevland Caveliers
- No. 4 Orlando Magic
- No. 5 New York Knicks
- No. 6 Miami Heat
- No. 7 Indiana Pacers
- No. 8 Philidelphia 76ers
- No. 9 Chicago Bulls
- No. 10 Atlanta Hawks
However, these standings are all subject to change, with less than two weeks remaining in the regular season and a four-and-a-half-game difference between the No. 2 Milwaukee Bucks and the No. 7 Indiana Pacers. Boston is the only team to clinch a playoff position, with zero possibility of falling below the No. 6 seed by April 14.
On the other hand, the Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks' futures are set. Neither team will be able to advance past the No. 6 seed, leaving them to battle in the NBA play-in tournament for a shot at the postseason.
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