The NBA playoffs are set to commence shortly with high stakes as teams fight for top positions. The Oklahoma City Thunder have solidified their claim to the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, while the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Denver Nuggets are all in contention for the remaining top spots. Meanwhile, in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, and New York Knicks have secured playoff berths. The playoff timeline is crucial; the play-in tournament runs from April 15-18, where teams ranked 7-10 will vie for their chance to advance, leading up to the playoffs starting on April 19.