NBA Playoff Magic Number Update: Friday, May 7, 2021! What is the Magic Number for Atlanta Hawks to Clinch the Southeast Division Title?
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2021 NBA Playoff Magic Number Update: May 7
Here is the 2021 NBA Playoff Magic Number Update: May 7:
Records Entering Fri. May 7’s Slate of Games
Eastern Conference
2021 NBA Playoff Magic Number Update: May 7

1. Philadelphia 76ers (45-21)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Wednesday, April 28, 2021
- Currently Leading the Atlantic Division by 2.5 Games over Nets
- Magic Number to Clinch Division: 4
- Currently Leading Eastern Conference by 2.5 Games over Nets
- Magic Number to Clinch Conference: 4
2. Brooklyn Nets (43-24)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Tuesday, April 27, 2021
- Currently Trailing the Atlantic Division by 2.5 Games to 76ers
- Magic Number to Clinch #2 Seed: 6
3. Milwaukee Bucks (42-24)$
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Friday, April 30, 2021
- Clinched Central Division on Friday, April 30, 2021
- Magic Number to Clinch #3 Seed: 2
- Can Clinch #3 Seed in the East on Friday with a Win vs. Rockets AND a Knicks Loss vs. Suns
4. New York Knicks (37-29)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Spot: 1
- Can Clinch Playoff Berth on Friday with a Win vs. Suns OR a Hornets Loss vs. Magic
- Currently Trailing the Atlantic Division by 8.0 Games to 76ers
- Magic Number to Clinch #4 Seed: 5
5. Atlanta Hawks (37-31)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Spot: 2
- Can Clinch Playoff Berth on Friday with a Celtics Loss vs. Bulls AND a Hornets Loss vs. Magic
- Currently Leading the Southeast Division by 1.0 Games over Heat
- Magic Number to Clinch Division: 5
- Magic Number to Clinch #5 Seed: 5
6. Miami Heat (35-31)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Spot: 4
- Currently Trailing the Southeast Division by 1.0 Games to Hawks
- Magic Number to Clinch #6 Seed: 6
Eastern Conference Play-In Series (Seeds 7-10)
2021 NBA Playoff Magic Number Update: May 7
7. Boston Celtics (35-31)*
- Clinched Spot in the Play-In Series on Friday, April 30, 2021
- Currently Trailing the Atlantic Division by 10.0 Games to 76ers
8. Charlotte Hornets (32-34)*
- Clinched Spot in the Play-In Series on Friday, April 30, 2021
- Currently Trailing the Southeast Division by 4.0 Games to Hawks
9. Indiana Pacers (31-35)*
- Clinched Spot in the Play-In Series on Friday, April 30, 2021
10. Washington Wizards (31-36)*
- 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 7
1. Utah Jazz (48-18)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Sunday, April 25, 2021
- Currently Leading the Northwest Division by 4.0 Games over Nuggets
- Magic Number to Clinch Division: 3
- Currently Leading the Western Conference by 1.0 Games over Suns
- Magic Number to Clinch Conference: 6
2. Phoenix Suns (47-19)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Wednesday, April 28, 2021
- Currently Leading the Pacific Division by 2.5 Games over Clippers
- Magic Number to Clinch Division: 4
- Magic Number to Clinch #2 Seed: 4
3. Los Angeles Clippers (45-22)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Monday, May 3, 2021
- Currently Trailing the Pacific Division by 2.5 Games to Suns
- Magic Number to Clinch #3 Seed: 6
4. Denver Nuggets (44-22)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Monday, May 3, 2021
- Currently Trailing the Northwest Division by 4.0 Games to Jazz
- Clinched Top 4 Seed in the West on Wednesday, May 5, 2021
5. Dallas Mavericks (38-28)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Spot: 2
- Can Clinch Playoff Berth on Friday with a Win vs. Cavaliers AND a Spurs Loss vs. Kings AND a Lakers Loss vs. Trail Blazers
- Currently Leading the Southwest Division by 5.0 Games over Grizzlies
- Magic Number to Clinch Division: 2
- Can Clinch Southwest Division with a Win vs. Cavaliers on Friday AND a Grizzlies Loss vs. Raptors on Saturday
- Magic Number to Clinch #5 Seed: 6
6. Los Angeles Lakers (37-28)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Spot: 3
- Currently Trailing the Pacific Division by 10.0 Games to Suns
- Magic Number to Clinch #6 Seed: 6
Western Conference Play-In Series (Seeds 7-10)
2021 NBA Playoff Magic Number Update: May 7
7. Portland Trail Blazers (37-29)*
- Clinched Spot in the Play-In Series on Friday, April 30, 2021
- Currently Trailing the Northwest Division by 11.0 Games to Jazz
8. Golden State Warriors (34-33)*
- Clinched Spot in the Play-In Series on Friday, April 30, 2021
- Currently Trailing the Pacific Division by 13.5 Games to Suns
9. Memphis Grizzlies (33-33)*
- Clinched Spot in the Play-In Series on Friday, April 30, 2021
- Currently Trailing the Southwest Division by 5.0 Games to Mavericks
10. San Antonio Spurs (31-34)*
- Clinched Spot in the Play-In Series on Friday, April 30, 2021
- Currently Trailing the Southwest Division by 6.5 Games to Mavericks
# 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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