The final week of the 2025-26 NBA regular season is upon us, and the race to solidify playoff seeding is in full swing. Teams across both conferences are battling for position, with first-round matchups and play-in tournament spots still very much up for grabs.
In the Western Conference, the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, sit at the top and could take the No. 1 seed for the third consecutive season, with the San Antonio Spurs close behind at No. 2. With just three games remaining, the play-in picture is far from settled, and every win or loss carries serious weight.
In the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Pistons clinched the No. 1 seed with the Boston Celtics at currently at No. 2. Remaining game could still shift conference seedings.
With the regular season winding down, the playoff picture is still taking shape. Here is how things currently stand and who would be in the play-in tournament if the season ended today.
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How does the NBA play-in tournament work?
The NBA Play-In Tournament tips off Tuesday, April 14, and runs through Friday, April 17, with all six games streaming exclusively on Prime Video.
The No. 7 through No. 10 seeds in each conference battle for the final two playoff spots per conference, while the top six seeds lock automatic berths.
The NBA Playoffs start on Saturday, April 18, as 16 teams, eight per conference, compete through a best-of-seven bracket to crown a champion.
Game 1 of the NBA Finals is set for Wednesday, June 3, on ABC.
NBA Play-In Tournament bracket
The NBA play-in tournament standings after games played on Tuesday, April 7:
Western Conference
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(7) Phoenix Suns vs. (8) LA Clippers
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(9) Portland Trail Blazers vs. (10) Golden State Warriors
Eastern Conference
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(7) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (8) Orlando Magic
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(9) Charlotte Hornets vs. (10) Miami Heat
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What is NBA Play-In Tournament? Format and current standings
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