March 27, 2026, 12:08 p.m. ET
With less than three weeks left to play in the 2025-26 regular season, teams are in the midst of heated battles in the standings ahead of the start of the NBA playoffs on April 18.
The top six teams in each conference will earn an outright playoff berth at the conclusion of the regular season. The next four teams will compete in the play-in tournament on April 14-17 for the last two seeds in each conference, respectively.
With 8-10 games remaining on the schedule, 22 teams remain in contention to qualify for the postseason, via either a playoff berth or a spot in the play-in tournament. The action is set to heat up as teams battle for playoff positioning down the stretch.
Friday features 10 games on the schedule, with several key matchups set to take place and a couple of scenarios to monitor throughout the evening.
What are the matchups on Friday?Updated StandingsWhich teams have clinched a playoff berth?
Western Conference:
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Eastern Conference:
Detroit Pistons (53-20)Which teams have been eliminated from postseason contention?
Western Conference:
New Orleans Pelicans (25-49)Memphis Grizzlies (24-48)Dallas Mavericks (23-50)Utah Jazz (21-52)Sacramento Kings (19-55)
Eastern Conference:
Washington Wizards (17-55)Brooklyn Nets (17-56)Indiana Pacers (16-57)Western Conference ScenariosThe Warriors are locked into the play-in tournament with a loss and a win by the RocketsEastern Conference ScenariosThe Celtics can clinch a playoff berth with a win and a loss by the RaptorsThe Bulls are eliminated from postseason contention with a loss