Final Week Showdown: Playoff Seeds on the Line Amid Shocking Injuries and Last-Minute Drama in NBA Regular Season
The opponent awaiting the potential No. 6 seed in the East is also up in the air, with current No. 3 seed New York Knicks one game up on the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Atlanta Hawks, currently occupying the No. 5 seed, moved two games ahead of the Sixers ahead of a matchup against the Knicks on Monday night. The Hawks play the Cavaliers twice and the Knicks in the coming days.
NBA PLAYOFF BRACKET: Where teams stand if postseason started today
Major injuries impacting contenders
Just when it seemed like the Lakers were hitting their stride, recent injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have become significant roadblocks to a postseason run. Both are out for the remainder of the regular season, with Doncic reportedly seeking additional treatment in Europe for his Grade 2 hamstring strain and Reaves expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with an oblique injury.


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