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In practical terms that means that if the Memphis Grizzlies finish in eighth place in the Western Conference less than four games clear of the Portland Trail Blazers, the two teams will play each other. Should the gap be smaller than four games, the teams will take part in a play-in tournament. If the team with the eighth-best combined record in its conference is more than four games ahead of the team with the ninth-best combined record in the same conference, the former will qualify for the postseason. The identity of the eight teams in each conference can be determined in two ways.

While normally the eight teams with the best regular-season record in each conference will go to the playoffs, this year the seven teams in each conference with the best combined records between regular-season games and seeding games will qualify for the postseason.

The process, however, will be slightly different. Chris Graythen/Getty How will the playoff teams be determined?Īs in a normal NBA season, eight teams per conference will qualify for the playoffs. Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Smoothie King Center on January 22 in New Orleans, Louisiana. While just one extra Eastern Conference team will feature in the remainder of the regular season aside from the eight currently holding a playoff berth, the Western Conference will have a total of 13 teams.Īside from the current top eight teams, the Portland Trail Blazers (29-37), New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings (both 28-36), San Antonio Spurs (27-36) and Phoenix Suns (26-39) will compete for a postseason berth. Western Conference (* Denotes team that has clinched a playoff spot) The Washington Wizards (24-40) are the only other Eastern Conference team that will play in Orlando from July 31. Current playoff standingsĮastern Conference (* Denotes team that has clinched a playoff spot) The season, however, is already over for the Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors.

They will be joined in Florida by the top eight teams currently holding a playoff spot in the Western Conference- Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies.Īnother six teams, one from the Eastern Conference-Washington Wizards-and five from the Western Conference-Portland Trail Blazers, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns-will also make the trip to Orlando. The top eight teams currently holding a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference- Milwaukee Bucks, Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic-will travel to Orlando. Which teams will be in Orlando and which won't? Steve Kerr Says Trump Lacks Leadership to Deal with Peaceful Protests.Rodman Calls Out Trump's 'MAGA' Slogan: 'Make America Safe for Minorities'.The NBA Coronavirus Restart Plan, Dates, Venues and Format Explained.