Celtics Secure Top Seed in Eastern Conference as Playoff Races Heat Up

With only a week left in the regular season, teams scramble for playoff positioning across the NBA.

The Boston Celtics have clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, guaranteeing home court advantage throughout the playoffs.
Intense battles for playoff seeding are underway, with positions 2 through 8 in the Eastern Conference and the top 3 in the Western Conference still undecided.
The Milwaukee Bucks face a challenging schedule and are in a tight race for the second seed in the East, while the New York Knicks aim to secure a top-six finish.
In the Western Conference, the race for the first seed is closely contested between the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Several teams in both conferences are at risk of falling into play-in games, adding to the final week's drama.