NBA playoffs play-in tournament Thunder grab West top seed

NBA playoffs seeding set with thrilling matchups ahead. Lakers face Pelicans, Kings meet Warriors, and Sixers take on Heat. Exciting times ahead!

The NBA regular season came to a close with the Oklahoma City Thunder clinching the top seed in the West and the play-in tournament set to kick off on Tuesday. The eighth-seeded Lakers will face the No. 7 Pelicans in a rematch of their recent game, where the Lakers emerged victorious. The Pelicans are looking to come back strong and show their aggressiveness and physicality on the court.

Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings will host the Golden State Warriors in another play-in matchup, with both teams eager to secure a spot in the playoffs. The Eastern Conference will also see some action on Wednesday, with the 76ers taking on the Heat and the Hawks facing the Bulls in a highly anticipated game.

The winners of the play-in games will advance to face the Nuggets and Knicks in the playoffs, while the losers will have another chance to secure a playoff spot. The NBA playoffs will officially begin on Saturday, with exciting matchups lined up for fans to enjoy.

On Sunday, the Thunder will host the final play-in winner in the West, while the Celtics will be waiting to face the winner of Friday's play-in game in the East. The playoffs are set to be full of intense competition and thrilling moments as teams battle it out for a shot at the championship. Get ready for an action-packed postseason in the NBA!