NBA Playoff Magic Number Update: Saturday, May 1, 2021! What are the Magic Numbers for the Hawks and Celtics to Clinch Playoff Spots?
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2021 NBA Playoff Magic Number Update: May 1
Here is the 2021 NBA Playoff Magic Number Update: May 1:
Records Entering Sat. May 1’s Slate of Games
Eastern Conference
2021 NBA Playoff Magic Number Update: May 1
1. Brooklyn Nets (43-21)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Tuesday, April 27, 2021
- Currently Leading the Atlantic Division by 0.5 Games over 76ers
- Magic Number to Clinch Division: 8
- Currently Leading Eastern Conference by 0.5 Games over 76ers
- Magic Number to Clinch Conference: 8
2. Philadelphia 76ers (42-21)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Wednesday, April 28, 2021
- Currently Trailing the Atlantic Division by 0.5 Games to Nets
- Magic Number to Clinch #2 Seed: 7
3. Milwaukee Bucks (39-24)$
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Friday, April 30, 2021
- Clinched Central Division on Friday, April 30, 2021
- Magic Number to Clinch #3 Seed: 6
4. New York Knicks (35-28)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Spot: 5
- Currently Trailing the Atlantic Division by 7.5 Games to Nets
- Magic Number to Clinch #4 Seed: 8
5. Atlanta Hawks (34-30)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Spot: 6
- Currently Leading the Southeast Division by 0.5 Games over Heat
- Magic Number to Clinch Division: 7
- Magic Number to Clinch #5 Seed: 8
6. Boston Celtics (34-30)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Spot: 6
- Currently Trailing the Atlantic Division by 9.0 Games to Nets
- Magic Number to Clinch #6 Seed: 8
Eastern Conference Play-In Series (Seeds 7-10)
2021 NBA Playoff Magic Number Update: May 1
7. Miami Heat (33-30)*
- Clinched Spot in the Play-In Series on Friday, April 30, 2021
- Currently Trailing the Southeast Division by 0.5 Games to Hawks
8. Charlotte Hornets (30-32)*
- Clinched Spot in the Play-In Series on Friday, April 30, 2021
- Currently Trailing the Southeast Division by 3.5 Games to Hawks
9. Indiana Pacers (29-33)*
- Clinched Spot in the Play-In Series on Friday, April 30, 2021
10. Washington Wizards (29-34)*
- Clinched Spot in the Play-In Series on Friday, April 30, 2021
- Currently Trailing the Southeast Division by 5.5 Games to Hawks
Western Conference
2021 NBA Playoff Magic Number Update: May 1
1. Utah Jazz (45-18)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Sunday, April 25, 2021
- Currently Leading the Northwest Division by 3.0 Games over Nuggets
- Magic Number to Clinch Division: 7
- Currently Tied for the Western Conference by 0.0 Games With Suns
- Magic Number to Clinch Conference: 10
2. Phoenix Suns (45-18)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Wednesday, April 28, 2021
- Currently Leading the Pacific Division by 2.5 Games over Clippers
- Magic Number to Clinch Division: 7
- Magic Number to Clinch #2 Seed: 7
3. Los Angeles Clippers (43-21)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Spot: 1
- Can Clinch Playoff Berth on Saturday with a Win vs. Nuggets OR a Warriors Loss vs. Rockets
- Currently Trailing the Pacific Division by 2.5 Games to Suns
- Magic Number to Clinch #3 Seed: 8
4. Denver Nuggets (42-21)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Spot: 1
- Can Clinch Playoff Berth on Saturday with a Win vs. Clippers OR a Warriors Loss vs. Rockets
- Currently Trailing the Northwest Division by 3.0 Games to Jazz
- Magic Number to Clinch #4 Seed: 4
5. Los Angeles Lakers (36-27)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Spot: 6
- Currently Trailing the Pacific Division by 9.0 Games to Suns
- Magic Number to Clinch #5 Seed: 9
6. Dallas Mavericks (35-27)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Spot: 7
- Currently Leading the Southwest Division by 3.0 Games over Grizzlies
- Magic Number to Clinch Division: 8
- Magic Number to Clinch #6 Seed: 10
Western Conference Play-In Series (Seeds 7-10)
2021 NBA Playoff Magic Number Update: May 1
7. Portland Trail Blazers (35-28)*
- Clinched Spot in the Play-In Series on Friday, April 30, 2021
- Currently Trailing the Northwest Division by 10.0 Games to Jazz
8. Memphis Grizzlies (32-30)*
- Clinched Spot in the Play-In Series on Friday, April 30, 2021
- Currently Trailing the Southwest Division by 3.0 Games to Mavericks
9. San Antonio Spurs (31-31)*
- Clinched Spot in the Play-In Series on Friday, April 30, 2021
- Currently Trailing the Southwest Division by 4.0 Games to Mavericks
10. Golden State Warriors (31-32)*
- Clinched Spot in the Play-In Series on Friday, April 30, 2021
- Currently Trailing the Pacific Division by 14.0 Games to Suns
# Clinched Playoff Berth
* Clinched Spot in the Play-In Series (Seeds 7-10 for Each Conference)
$ Clinched Playoff Berth And Division
& Clinched Playoff Berth, Division and Home Court Advantage
@ Clinched Playoff Berth, Division, Home Court Advantage and NBA’s Best Record
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