Every team sitting first through 10th remains a possible Sixers opponent in one of the play-in games, or a first-round series.
Sixers Kyle Lowry shoots over Heat Duncan Robinson during the 1st quarter at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Monday, March 18, 2024.Kelly Oubre Jr. said about two weeks ago that keeping track of the NBA standings makes him “nauseous.” But following Tuesday’s 76ers win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the veteran wing recognize their next opponent, the Miami Heat, would “be a tough one.”
The difference between seventh and eighth is hosting the play-in game between those teams, whose winner clinches a first-round matchup against the second seed . Lose that, and the Sixers would host the winner of the 9-10 game for the right to face the top-seeded Boston Celtics, who boast the NBA’s best record and are the overwhelming favorite to represent the East in the Finals.
Thursday is part of a tricky stretch for the Heat, including a final game against the Pacers that also has noteable stakes along with matchups against the recently streaking Rockets and Mavericks. But then they get a break, with two consecutive home contests against the reeling and shorthanded Raptors to close the season.The next tiebreaker between the Heat and Sixers following head-to-head record is conference record.
This iteration of the Celtics is still searching for its first championship, but has undoubtedly been the NBA’s best regular-season team. Though they are still anchored by MVP contender Jayson Tatum and All-Star Jaylen Brown , rugged point guard Jrue Holiday and stretch big man Kristaps Porzingis have been terrific additions.Friday vs. Toronto, Sunday vs. New York, Tuesday at Boston, April 10 vs. Orlando, April 12 at Oklahoma City, and April 14 at Orlando.
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