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Postseason scenarios to watch as NBA season winds down

Originally posted on Hoops Rumors | By Rory Maher | Last updated Apr 11, 2025 5:11 PM ET

With only two regular season games remaining on each team’s schedule, 15 of the 20 seeds entering the 2025 postseason are still up for grabs, the NBA noted on Friday (X link).

All 30 teams will be playing on Friday and again on Sunday. Friday’s slate has several matchups with important postseason implications.

Here’s a quick rundown of the most important scenarios in play on Friday, per the league (X link):

The Nuggets will clinch a top-six seed and thus a guaranteed playoff spot with a win AND a loss by either the Clippers, Warriors or Timberwolves.
The Clippers will clinch a playoff spot with a win AND a loss by either Denver, Golden State or Minnesota.
The Warriors will secure a playoff berth with a win AND losses by both Memphis and Minnesota.
The Grizzlies will be locked into the play-in tournament with a loss AND a Warriors win.
The Timberwolves will be locked into the play-in tournament with a loss AND wins by Denver, Golden State and the Clips.
The Lakers will clinch the Pacific Division with a win OR a Clippers loss.