NBA East/West Standings Update (April 5th)

4 months ago

NBA East/West Standings Update (April 5th)

The Celtics solidify their place as the 2 seed while the Raptors move to 7th, 76ers move to 6th. Th Timberwolves are almost certainly going to stay the 6th seed while the Lakers, after losing to Dallas, are tied 50-28 with Denver. Houston is one game back from LA and Denver and the Clippers move to 8th in the play-in.

By Samir Mehdi

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