NBA Playoff scenarios for Monday, March 30: Knicks, Lakers, Nuggets can clinch playoff spots
By Kurt Helin
Published on March 30, 2026.
Three major NBA teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Knicks, and Denver Nuggets, can potentially clinch playoff spots on Monday night. The Lakers are set to clinch a playoff spot and the Pacific Division title with a win over the Washington Wizards and a Phoenix loss at Memphis. Meanwhile, New York's No. 3 seed in the East can still clinch a spot if Miami beats Philadelphia, a crucial game in the 5-10 seeding race. Detroit will also clinch the Central Division title if they win against Oklahoma City, potentially if the Cavaliers are upset by the Jazz. This game could potentially be a potential NBA Finals preview as both teams sit as the No. 1 seeds in their conferences.
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