New York, NY – As the NBA regular season comes to a close, teams are fighting tooth and nail to secure their playoff positions or face the daunting prospect of the Play-In Tournament. The Western Conference landscape remains uncertain with seeds four through ten still up for grabs on the final day of the season. While the Eastern Conference playoff picture is already set, the West is where the real drama unfolds on Sunday with exciting matchups and playoff implications at stake.

In the Western Conference, pivotal games are set to determine who will clinch the final playoff spots. The Golden State Warriors and LA Clippers face off in a crucial matchup at 3:30 p.m. ET, where the winner is guaranteed a spot in the playoffs as a top-six seed. Additionally, the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves have the opportunity to secure playoff seeds with wins and potentially alter the playoff landscape.

The Memphis Grizzlies seem poised for the eighth spot in the West, offering them two chances to advance to the playoffs through the Play-In tournament. However, their path to the playoffs hinges on other results, including a matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Timberwolves, which could impact their seeding.

For teams like the Sacramento Kings and Mavericks, who are fighting for the ninth or tenth spot in the West, the road to the playoffs becomes much tougher. They must win two Play-In games to secure the eighth seed, with the Kings potentially hosting the Mavericks in a crucial 9-10 game.

The final day of the NBA season promises excitement and uncertainty, with multiple games set to determine playoff fates. From the Denver Nuggets facing the Houston Rockets for a shot at the fourth seed to the Los Angeles Clippers battling the Golden State Warriors for crucial positioning, every matchup has significant implications for the postseason.

In Minnesota, the Timberwolves have a chance to improve their seed with a win against the Utah Jazz, while the Memphis Grizzlies aim to solidify their position against the Dallas Mavericks. The Phoenix Suns take on the Sacramento Kings in a game where a win could secure the Kings the ninth seed and a shot at the playoffs.

As the regular season concludes, teams are leaving it all on the court to secure their spot in the postseason. With several teams vying for playoff berths and positioning, the final day of the NBA season is set to be filled with drama, intense matchups, and high stakes basketball.