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The Philadelphia 76ers face a crucial final game on Sunday to potentially secure the sixth playoff spot in the East. They need assistance from the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets, but both teams are resting key players, making the scenario unlikely.
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:
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.
This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Final East standings update, scenarios for Sixers before finale
The Sixers need to win their final game and hope for losses from the Toronto Raptors and Orlando Magic to secure the sixth playoff spot.
The Sixers are relying on the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets to win their games, as both teams are resting players for the playoffs.
The Philadelphia 76ers are currently in eighth place with a record of 44-37, which puts them in the play-in tournament position.

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