As the NBA playoffs approach on April 14, the race for a spot in the postseason is heating up. Teams are vying for positioning and seeding as they fight to secure their place in the tournament. The Western Conference has already seen some teams clinch their berths, including the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Oklahoma City Thunder. However, there are still several teams like the Los Angeles Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, and Phoenix Suns that are trying to make it into the playoffs.
In a crucial matchup on Sunday, the Houston Rockets will face off against the Dallas Mavericks. The Rockets are facing elimination from postseason contention with a loss. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves will look to clinch a top-three seed as they take on the Los Angeles Lakers. In contrast, teams in the Eastern Conference like the Boston Celtics have already secured their number one seed.
With just a few games remaining before the start of the playoffs, every matchup has significant implications for seeding and home-court advantage. Teams that finish higher in their conference will have an easier path to making it to the Finals and potentially winning a championship. However, every team knows that even one loss can mean missing out on making it into
