Miami is now a half-game back for the No. 9 seed after its Monday victory. The Heat have the potential to move ahead of the Bulls by way of a head-to-head win on Wednesday at the United Center.

The Bucks have a one-game cushion over the Pistons, but these two teams play each other in the final two games of the season (Friday and Sunday). That will determine their seeding, and who is headed to New York and who is headed to Indiana to start the playoffs.

NBA 2025 playoffs loom, with new standings in both conferences following April 7's set of games. This week's current playoff scenarios and new bracket provide a glimpse of how the postseason would appear if today were the last day of the season.