As the NBA regular season concludes, the race to avoid the play-in tournament is heating up in the Eastern Conference, with the Detroit Pistons securing the No. 1 seed and awaiting star Cade Cunningham’s return. The Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers have also clinched top seeds, while six teams, including the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors, vie for the crucial 5th and 6th spots. The playoff picture remains tight, with several teams still in contention, while the Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers, and Washington Wizards have been eliminated.
