The final week of games is upon us as we approach the end of the 2023-24 NBA regular season. Some teams have already secured their playoff spots and have decided to rest their key players, while others are still fighting for an opportunity to make it to the postseason.
The Boston Celtics are leading the Eastern Conference with an impressive record of 60-16. They have already secured the regular season title and are guaranteed home-court advantage through the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks have the second seed, with the Cleveland Cavaliers trailing just behind them with a record of 45-30. And the Orlando Magic have moved up a spot and are now in fourth seed with a record of 45-31.
In the Western Conference, the Minnesota Timberwolves are leading with a record of 53-23, followed closely by the Denver Nuggets with a 53-23 record. The Oklahoma City Thunder are the third seed and have been giving rest to their star player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, as they prepare for a playoff push. They currently have a five-game lead over the fourth-seeded Los Angeles Clippers.
The Golden State Warriors are among the teams striving to catch up and secure a play-in spot in the Western Conference. Currently, the Warriors hold the 10th seed with a 42-35 recorded and will need to keep it in the final stretch of the season to secure the play-in bid.
Here’s how the NBA playoff picture currently looks with just one week left to play in the regular season.
NBA playoff standings
Current after April 5 games, the top 6 teams in each conference automatically make the playoffs. Teams in positions 7-10 qualify for the play-in tournament.
Eastern Conference
| Seed | Team | Record | Games back |
| 1. | Boston Celtics – c | 60-16 | — |
| 2. | Milwaukee Bucks – x | 47-29 | 13.0 |
| 3. | Cleveland Cavaliers – x | 46-31 | 14.5 |
| 4. | Orlando Magic – x | 45-31 | 15.0 |
| 5. | New York Knicks – x | 45-31 | 15.0 |
| 6. | Indiana Pacers – x | 43-34 | 17.5 |
| 7. | Miami Heat – x | 42-34 | 18.0 |
| 8. | Philadelphia 76ers – x | 42-35 | 18.5 |
| 9. | Chicago Bulls | 36-40 | 24.0 |
| 10. | Atlanta Hawks | 36-41 | 24.0 |
| 11. | Brooklyn Nets | 30-47 | 30.5 |
| 12. | Toronto Raptors | 23-53 | 37.0 |
| 13. | Charlotte Hornets – o | 18-58 | 42.0 |
| 14. | Washington Wizards – o | 15-62 | 45.5 |
| 15. | Detroit Pistons – o | 13-63 | 47.0 |
(c): Team has clinched conference. (x): Team has clinched postseason spot. (o): Team eliminated from playoff contention.
