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What matters for Thunder, Rockets, Timberwolves, Suns in Western Conference playoff standings
TL;DR
The final day of the NBA regular season sees the Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns playing a game with potential playoff implications, while the Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves are also in action but with less significance.
What matters for Thunder, Rockets, Timberwolves, Suns in Western Conference playoff standings originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Western Conference didn't save a whole ton of drama for the final day of the NBA regular season.
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns play in a game that could've had a lot of meaning.
The Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves are also in action Sunday night in spots that aren't as exciting as they could've been.
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What matters in Thunder-Suns game?
This game actually doesn't matter one bit in the Western Conference standings.
The OKC Thunder are locked in to the conference's No. 1 seed.
The Suns are going to be the 7-seed no matter what. They'll host the 7-8 play-in game later this week.
What matters in Timberwolves-Pelicans?
Minnesota can't actually move. They're stuck as the 6-seed.
The Pelicans' lottery odds can shift just a tad based on a win or a loss.
What matters in Rockets-Grizzlies?
Houston also can't move. The Rockets are locked into the 5-seed.
The Grizzlies also can change lottery position a bit depending on a win or a loss.
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Q&A
What playoff implications are there for the Thunder and Suns game?
The game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns could impact their playoff standings, making it significant for both teams.
How are the Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves positioned in the Western Conference?
The Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves are playing on the last day of the regular season, but their games hold less excitement regarding playoff implications.
What is the current status of the Western Conference playoff race?
The Western Conference playoff race is relatively settled, with the final day of the regular season lacking significant drama compared to previous years.
