Final East standings update, scenarios for Sixers before finale

There is one final game in a long 82-game grind for the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. The Sixers have much to play for in the season finale as they look to find a way to sneak into the playoffs without having to worry about going through the play-in tournament.

It is unlikely for Philadelphia, but there is a chance for the Sixers to get the sixth and final guaranteed playoff spot in the East. Philadelphia will need some help from the Boston Celtics and the Brooklyn Nets, which is unlikely when considering the Celtics are resting players for the playoffs and the lowly Nets are also sitting players, but there is a chance for the Sixers to get there.

Here is a look at the East standings and the final scenarios for Philadelphia:

1. Detroit Pistons 59-22 --GB -X
2. Boston Celtics 55-26 4 GB -X
3. New York Knicks 53-28 6 GB -X
4. Cleveland Cavaliers 51-30 8 GB -X
5. Atlanta Hawks 46-35 13 GB -X
6. Toronto Raptors 45-36 14 GB
7. Orlando Magic 45-36 14 GB (play-in tournament)
8. Philadelphia 76ers 44-37 15 GB (play-in tournament)
9. Charlotte Hornets 43-38 16 GB (locked into the play-in tournament)
10. Miami Heat 42-39 17 GB (locked into the play-in tournament)

Final games and scenarios

Sixers vs. Bucks 6 p.m. EDT

Magic @ Celtics 6 p.m. EDT

Raptors vs. Nets 6 p.m. EDT

If the Sixers win and the Magic and Raptors lose, then Philadelphia will be the No. 6 seed. If the Sixers win, Magic win, and Raptors lose, then Philadelphia will be the No. 7 seed in the play-in tournament. If the Sixers win, Magic win, and Raptors win, then Philadelphia will be the No. 8 seed and travel to Orlando for the play-in game.

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