Sixers’ Final East Standings Scenarios Ahead of Season Finale
The Philadelphia 76ers head into the season finale on Sunday night after an 82-game grind. They still have a narrow path to avoid the play-in tournament.
The team can claim the sixth seed with help from other results. That outcome appears unlikely given opponents resting or sitting key players.
Standings in the East
| Team | Record | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 59-22 | –GB -X |
| Boston Celtics | 55-26 | 4 GB -X |
| New York Knicks | 53-28 | 6 GB -X |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 51-30 | 8 GB -X |
| Atlanta Hawks | 46-35 | 13 GB -X |
| Toronto Raptors | 45-36 | 14 GB |
| Orlando Magic | 45-36 | 14 GB (play-in tournament) |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 44-37 | 15 GB (play-in tournament) |
| Charlotte Hornets | 43-38 | 16 GB (locked into the play-in tournament) |
| Miami Heat | 42-39 | 17 GB (locked into the play-in tournament) |
Final games
All three pivotal games start at 6 p.m. EDT. The matchups could decide playoff positions and Final East Standings scenarios.
- Sixers vs. Bucks — 6 p.m. EDT
- Magic at Celtics — 6 p.m. EDT
- Raptors vs. Nets — 6 p.m. EDT
What the Sixers need
If Philadelphia wins and both the Magic and Raptors lose, the Sixers would take the No. 6 seed. That result would avoid the play-in tournament.
If the Sixers win, the Magic win, and the Raptors lose, Philadelphia would be the No. 7 seed. That outcome places them in the play-in tournament.
If the Sixers win, while the Magic and Raptors both win, Philadelphia would fall to the No. 8 seed. They would then travel to Orlando for the play-in game.
Outlook
The scenarios are simple to list but hard to achieve. Boston and Brooklyn resting key players makes help unlikely.
Still, the Sixers control their fate in one game. The season finale will settle their final position in the East.
Filmogaz.com will monitor results and update reaction and analysis after the final buzzer.
