The 2026 NBA season is reaching its most exciting phase as the playoff picture and Play-In Tournament are officially set. The Play-In, featuring teams ranked 7th to 10th in each conference, will take place from April 14 to 17 and will determine the final two playoff spots.

Here's a look at the Eastern Conference standings and scenarios in the NBA.

Los Angeles Lakers playoff scenarios explained as injuries to Luka Doncic and LeBron James shape potential postseason matchups.

With just days left in the regular season, Thursday night’s NBA slate carries major playoff implications. From Eastern Conference seeding battles to Western Conference positioning, contenders across the league have something real on the line.

Here's how the final set of games can shape up for four Western Conference teams battling for playoff seeding.