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THE NBA PLAYOFF FIELD IS SET
The stage is set for the NBA playoffs in 2024, with the completion of the play-in tournament determining the final teams. The Miami Heat clinched the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference, while the New Orleans Pelicans secured the same spot in the Western Conference. The first round of the playoffs promises thrilling matchups, including rematches from last year's conference finals. The No. 2 Denver Nuggets will face off against the No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers, while the No. 1 Boston Celtics aim to avenge last year's defeat against the No. 8 Heat.
In another exciting pairing, the No. 2 New York Knicks will take on the No. 7 Philadelphia 76ers, renewing their postseason rivalry after more than three decades. Additionally, the No. 4 Los Angeles Clippers and the No. 5 Dallas Mavericks will meet in the playoffs for the third time in the past five years.