The Final Countdown: NBA Brackets Sealed!
The NBA regular season is in the rearview, and it's time for the real deal. In a league-wide Sunday showdown, all teams battled it out to finally lock in those coveted playoff spots, and we're here to spill all the end-of-season tea.
Official Brackets: Eastern & Western Conference Showdowns
Going into the final games, nearly all postseason matchups were up in the air. But now, with the 82-game marathon behind us, the playoff and play-in picture is crystal clear. Get your popcorn ready 'cause the NBA just tweeted out the official brackets! 🍿
Eastern Playoffs Face-offs:
- Boston Celtics (#1) vs Unknown Yet (#8)
- New York Knicks (#2) vs Mysterious Seventh Seed
- Milwaukee Bucks (#3) vs Indiana Pacers (#6)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (#4) vs Orlando Magic (#5)
"Eastern Play-In Punch-Up:**
- Philadelphia 76ers (#7) vs Miami Heat (#8)
- Chicago Bulls (#9) vs Atlanta Hawks (#10)
Western Conference Clashes:
- Oklahoma City Thunder (#1) vs Great Eight Seed
- Denver Nuggets (#2) vs Potential Seventh Wonder
- Minnesota Timberwolves (#3) vs Phoenix Suns (#6)
- Los Angeles Clippers (#4) vs Dallas Mavericks (#5)
"Western Rumble Play-In:**
- New Orleans Pelicans (#7) vs Los Angeles Lakers (#8)
- Sacramento Kings (#9) vs Golden State Warriors (#10)
The Thunder rumbled their way to the first seed in the West, snagging the title of 'youngest ever' to do so. They're also the first to rack up 57 wins while still sporting those baby-faced looks.
Pre-Playoff Fireworks: Timberwolves vs Suns
Sunday's teaser between the Wolves and the Suns turned up the heat, hinting at a fiery playoff series to come. It may not have been a seismic event, but the shoving scene starring Bradley Beal and Anthony Edwards definitely set the stage for tensions to come. This basketball Broadway show will open its curtains again for Game 1 on April 20 at Target Center!
Postseason Showdowns Locked and Loaded!
The battle lines are drawn and the NBA postseason is set to explode! With Sunday's full-court press, all 30 NBA gladiators battled to seal their fate for a playoff spot.
Eastern Conference Drama: The Boston Celtics sit atop as the kings of the hill facing off against the No. 8 seed underdogs. Knicks and Pacers are all set, while the Cavaliers and Magic prepare to weave their basketball magic.
The Play-In Hustle: Sixers and Heat are on a collision course, while the Bulls lock horns with the Hawks. It's a no-holds-barred fight to climb into the main bracket.
Western Conference Mayhem Unfolds!
The Thunder shook the West as the youngest squad to clinch a No. 1 seed with a jaw-dropping 57 victories, while Nuggets and Suns are fueling up to take flight. Clippers and Mavericks - who's going to outshine and advance?
Play-In Tournament Showdown: The Pelicans battle the royal Lakers, and the Kings are set to joust with the Warriors. It's survive and advance or go home!
Tempers Flare as Playoff Picture Sharpens!
Setting the stage for a fiery showdown, the Timberwolves and Suns couldn't keep their cool, trading shoves before they trade baskets in a playoff duel. Beal and Edwards are already bringing the heat—can you feel the playoff tension?
Get ready for the basketball bonanza as the Timberwolves and Suns prepare for a sizzling series opener on April 20th at the Target Center. Fasten your seatbelts, hoop fans; the NBA playoff ride is taking off!
Editor: Vitalina Patskan
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