The LA Clippers and the Minnesota Timberwolves each secured their spots in the NBA play-offs with thrilling victories on the final day of the regular season. The Clippers, finishing fifth in the Western Conference, edged out the Golden State Warriors in a nail-biting 124-119 overtime win. James Harden was instrumental, scoring 12 of his game-high 39 points in overtime, setting up a play-off clash with the Denver Nuggets, who had already qualified but secured fourth place by defeating the Houston Rockets 126-111.

Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves finished sixth in the Western Conference after a commanding 116-105 victory over the Utah Jazz. Anthony Edwards led the charge with a stellar 43-point performance, paving the way for a play-off showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA Play-Offs Overview

Eastern Conference Play-Offs:

• Cleveland Cavaliers
• Boston Celtics
• New York Knicks
• Detroit Pistons
• Indiana Pacers
• Milwaukee Bucks

Western Conference Play-Offs:

• Oklahoma City Thunder
• Houston Rockets
• Los Angeles Lakers
• Minnesota Timberwolves
• Denver Nuggets
• LA Clippers

Play-In Tournament Details

The play-in tournament begins with the teams finishing seventh to tenth in the regular season. The seventh and eighth-placed teams face off, with the winner advancing directly to the play-offs to face the second seed. The loser gets a second chance against the winner of the ninth and tenth-placed teams' match. The ultimate winner advances to face the top seed.

Upcoming Fixtures

Western Conference Play-Ins:

• Memphis Grizzlies (8) at Golden State Warriors (7)
• Dallas Mavericks (10) at Sacramento Kings (9)

Eastern Conference Play-Ins:

• Atlanta Hawks (8) at Orlando Magic (7)
• Miami Heat (10) at Chicago Bulls (9)

NBA Finals Schedule: The NBA play-ins take place between Wednesday and Friday. The play-offs are scheduled from 19 April to 2 June, with the NBA Finals commencing on 5 June. If all seven games are required, the final game will be on 22 June.