The NBA regular season is in its final week, with critical seeding and Play In Tournament positions still undecided. In recent action, the Houston Rockets spoiled Steph Curry's return from injury by edging out the Golden State Warriors. In a standout performance, Dallas Mavericks rookie sensation Cooper Flagg scored 45 points to lead his team over a depleted Los Angeles Lakers squad.
The Western Conference standings are particularly tight, with the Lakers and Denver Nuggets currently tied with identical 50-28 records with only four games remaining. The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to lead the West, while the San Antonio Spurs have secured the second seed.
In the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Pistons have clinched the top seed, followed by the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks. Most of the 20 postseason teams have yet to clinch their exact seed, making every game this week vital before the Play-In Tournament begins on April 14.