but there are three games nba schedule Thursday night, and only one involves two teams postseason photo. But there’s a lot at stake when new York Knicks visit charlotte hornets (7 p.m. ET, NBATV).
New York entered Thursday’s matchup having won seven consecutive games, the longest active winning streak in the NBA. Knicks are half a game behind boston celtics For the 2nd-seed in the East, after Boston’s win against oklahoma city thunder Wednesday night. The Hornets have won their last four games and have the league’s second-best record since January 22. Con Knuppel has become highly preferred for Rookie of the Year honorBut in two games against the Knicks this season, both of which the Hornets lost, they averaged only 9.5 points on 25% shooting.
Other sports on Thursday detroit pistons will try to take another step toward securing the 1-seed in the East while hosting New Orleans PelicansWho were officially eliminated from postseason contention on Tuesday night. and this orlando magic They’ll look to end a six-game skid when they welcome the cellar-dwelling Sacramento Kings In the city. Early information means Kings fans can watch the action unfold Men’s NCAA TournamentWhere the top-five selections were projected Darius Acuff Jr.. And Arkansas will take on top-seeded Arizona at 9:45 pm ET. The Kings have a 48% chance of a top-four pick in May’s draft lottery.
Here’s a look at the current and projected nba playoff picturesMost important games left regular season And how to race for number 1 pick In june draft Taking shape:
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Current playoff matchups
today’s program | wednesday score
clinching scenario | important remaining games
Estimated position | race for the number 1 pick
current nba playoff matchups
Eastern Conference Playoffs
1. detroit pistons vs. 8. Play-in Winner TBD
2. boston celtics vs. 7. Play-in Winner TBD
3. new York Knicks Versus 6. Toronto Raptors
4. cleveland cavaliers Versus 5. atlanta hawks
Eastern Conference Play-in
7. philadelphia 76ers Versus 8. Miami Heat
9. charlotte hornets Versus 10. orlando magic
Loser 7/8 vs Winner 9/10
Western Conference Playoffs
1. oklahoma city thunder vs. 8. Play-in Winner TBD
2. San Antonio Spurs vs. 7. Play-in Winner TBD
3. Los Angeles Lakers Versus 6. Houston Rockets
4. denver nuggets Versus 5. minnesota timberwolves
Western Conference Play-in
7. phoenix sun Versus 8. LA Clippers
9. portland trail blazers Versus 10. Golden State Warriors
Loser 7/8 vs Winner 9/10
thursday games
new York Knicks But charlotte hornets7 p.m. ET (NBATV)
New Orleans Pelicans But detroit pistons7pm ET
Sacramento Kings But orlando magic7pm ET
wednesday score
Hawks 130, Pistons 129 (OT)
Lakers 137, Pacers 130
76ers 157, Bulls 137
celtics 119, thunder 109
Heat 120, Cavaliers 103
Spurs 123, Grizzlies 98
Wizards 133, Jazz 110
Timberwolves 110, Rockets 108 (OT)
Nuggets 142, Mavericks 135
Warriors 109, Nets 106
Trail Blazers 130, Bucks 99
Clippers 119, Raptors 94
Most important games left
clinching scenario
The Knicks will clinch a playoff berth with a win Thursday night.
Projected end of season standings
Race for number 1 selection
The NBA uses a draft lottery to determine the order of the first four selections. All 14 teams that failed to make the playoffs are eligible to advance to the top four. After the order of the top four picks is determined through a draw, the remainder of the first round is determined in reverse order of the teams’ regular season records. The three teams with the worst records each have the same 14% chance of winning the lottery, with the odds decreasing from there for non-playoff teams.
With projected lottery teams, there are several trades that could impact the selection. atlanta hawks You will get a better selection from New Orleans Pelicans And milwaukee bucksWith the lesser choice of the two going to Milwaukee. If Indiana Pacers‘ If the pick falls between five and nine, she will go LA Clippers. utah jazz Will send my choice to oklahoma city thunder If it falls out of the top eight.
portland trail blazers Will send my choice to Chicago Bulls If it gets out of the lottery (if they make the playoffs via the play-in tournament). washington wizards‘The selection is top-eight safe, and the chances of their selection being ninth or worse are extremely slim.
