NBA Playoffs Begin After Dramatic Regular Season Finish

The NBA playoffs are set to begin following a thrilling conclusion to the regular season, with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets securing the top two seeds in the Western Conference. The Clippers clinched the No. 5 seed after a dramatic overtime win against the Warriors, who will now compete in the play-in tournament against the Memphis Grizzlies for the chance to secure the final playoff spot. The Denver Nuggets, having recently fired their head coach, finished fourth and will face the Clippers in the first round. The Minnesota Timberwolves, securing the sixth seed, will go up against the Los Angeles Lakers. In the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics have locked in the top two seeds, ready for the playoffs to commence on April 19. The playoff matchups are anticipated to deliver intense competition and highlight the unpredictability of this NBA season.