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NBA Final Day: Six Games Decide Playoff Spots and Draft Lottery Order

Sunday marks the final day of the NBA regular season with six games left to determine playoff seeding and draft lottery order. The Western Conference No. 3 spot and Play-In Tournament seeding remain up for grabs.

April 16, 20263 sources2 min read
NBA Final Day: Six Games Decide Playoff Spots and Draft Lottery Order

Sunday's NBA regular season finale will wrap up months of competition with major implications still hanging in the balance across six remaining games.

Most playoff positioning has been locked up after Friday's full slate of games, but key battles remain. The Western Conference No. 3 seed is still contested, while Play-In Tournament seeding continues to shift.

For teams missing the playoffs, draft lottery positioning is equally important. The lottery will determine who gets first choice among top college prospects including AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer in June's draft.

The stakes couldn't be higher as teams either chase the Larry O'Brien Trophy through playoff positioning or position themselves for future success through the draft lottery system.

Why this matters

These final games will decide which teams make the playoffs and get a shot at the championship. They also determine draft order for teams rebuilding, affecting which college stars like AJ Dybantsa they can pick.

What to watch

Sunday's games will finalize all playoff brackets and draft lottery odds before the postseason begins.

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