Western Conference Playoff Picture Sharply Defined

the final day of the NBA regular season delivered intense matchups that solidified the Western Conference playoff landscape. Several teams battled fiercely for optimal seeding, leading to thrilling finishes and altered postseason paths.

Clippers Secure Direct Playoff Berth in Overtime Thriller

In a pivotal clash with significant playoff implications, the Los Angeles Clippers edged out the Golden State Warriors 124-119 in overtime. james Harden’s extraordinary performance, featuring 39 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds, coupled with Kawhi Leonard‘s 33 points, propelled the Clippers to victory.Despite Steph Curry’s remarkable 36 points, including 18 in the final quarter, and Jimmy Butler’s 30 points, the Warriors fell short.

As a result, the Clippers secured the fifth seed and are set to face the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs. The Nuggets demonstrated their strength by easily defeating the Houston Rockets 126-111, with their entire starting lineup scoring in double digits, led by Porter Jr.’s 19 points and Jokic’s 18.

Warriors Face Play-In Tournament Challenge

The Golden State Warriors, finishing seventh, now face the challenge of the play-in tournament against the Memphis Grizzlies. the Grizzlies defeated the Dallas Mavericks 132-97.The Warriors will need to regroup quickly to secure their playoff spot.

Timberwolves Clinch Playoff Spot, Thunder Secure Top Seed

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a direct playoff berth with a 116-105 victory over the Utah Jazz, highlighted by Anthony Edwards’ impressive 43 points. They will face the Los angeles Lakers in the first round, although the Lakers rested their key players in a 109-81 loss to the Portland trail Blazers.

The Oklahoma City Thunder finished the season with the league’s best record, securing their 68th victory with a 115-100 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. This achievement underscores their dominant performance throughout the season and positions them as a top contender in the western Conference playoffs.

Eastern Conference Final Standings Confirmed

With the Eastern Conference playoff picture largely resolute in the preceding weeks, the final day of the regular season provided concluding notes and fine-tuning.

Cavaliers and Celtics Solidify Top Seeds

The Cleveland Cavaliers, having secured the top seed weeks ago, concluded their season with a 126-118 overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers. Quenton Jackson led the Pacers with 21 points in a game featuring significant roster rotation. The Boston Celtics, finishing second, defeated the Charlotte Hornets 93-86, with Payton Pritchard scoring 34 points.

Knicks Triumph in Derby, Bucks Prevail in Overtime

The New York Knicks celebrated a victory in their derby match against the Brooklyn Nets, winning 113-105, with Landry Shamet contributing 29 points off the bench. The Milwaukee Bucks, resting Giannis antetokounmpo, secured a 140-133 overtime victory against the Detroit Pistons, fueled by pat Connaughton’s sensational double-double performance of 43 points and 11 rebounds.

Other notable results in the Eastern Conference included wins for the Atlanta Hawks (117-105 against Orlando), Chicago bulls (122-102 against Philadelphia), and washington Wizards (119-118 against Miami).

NBA Results – April 12, 2025

Here’s a extensive list of the final day’s scores:

• Atlanta Hawks – Orlando Magic 117-105
• Boston Celtics – Charlotte Hornets 93-86
• Brooklyn Nets – New York Knicks 105-113
• Cleveland Cavaliers – Indiana Pacers 118-126 (OT)
• Miami Heat – Washington Wizards 118-119
• milwaukee Bucks – Detroit Pistons 140-133 (OT)
• Philadelphia 76ers – Chicago Bulls 102-122
• Golden State Warriors – Los Angeles Clippers 119-124 (OT)
• houston Rockets – Denver Nuggets 111-126
• Memphis Grizzlies – Dallas mavericks 132-97
• Minnesota Timberwolves-Utah jazz 116-105
• New Orleans Pelicans – Oklahoma City Thunder 100-115
• Portland Trail Blazers – Los Angeles Lakers 109-81
• Sacramento Kings – Phoenix Suns 109-98
• San Antonio Spurs – Toronto Raptors 125-118