NBA Playoff scenarios for Tuesday, April 7: Minnesota, Phoenix, Miami can be locked into playoffs or play-in
Teams have a chance to change thier playoff seeding (and maybe fate) and wins tonight can be a big help on that road.
It's fairly clear that Minnesota will be the No. 6 seed and Phoenix the No. 7 in the West, but that could become more official depending on what happens Tuesday.
Here is what you need to know. Playoff Scenarios • Minnesota can clinch a playoff spot (and officially avoid the play-in) with a win over tanking Indiana and a Phoenix loss to Houston. • Conversely, the Suns can be locked into the play-in if they lose to the Rockets while the Timberwolves pick up the expected win over the Pacers.
• Miami becomes locked into the East play-in with a loss on the road to Toronto. Games to Watch Miami Heat at Toronto Raptors, 7:30 p. m.
ET, League Pass Miami's slim chances of getting out of the No. 10 seed in the East — and having to win two games on the road to make the playoffs — hinge on it racking up wins and getting help with one of Orlando/Charlotte/Philadelphia falling apart in the last week. Toronto is technically the No.