NBA Playoff Magic Number Update: Thursday, April 29, 2021! What are the Magic Numbers for Bucks, Clippers & Nuggets to Clinch Playoff Spots?
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2021 NBA Playoff Magic Number Update: Thur. April 29
Here is the 2021 NBA Playoff Magic Number Update: Thur. April 29:
Records Entering Thur. April 29’s Slate of Games
Eastern Conference
2021 NBA Playoff Magic Number Update: Thur. April 29

1. Brooklyn Nets (42-20)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Tuesday, April 27, 2021
- Currently Leading the Atlantic Division by 1.0 Games over 76ers
- Magic Number to Clinch Division: 10
- Currently Leading Eastern Conference by 1.0 Games over 76ers
- Magic Number to Clinch Conference: 10
2. Philadelphia 76ers (41-21)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Wednesday, April 28, 2021
- Currently Trailing the Atlantic Division by 1.0 Games to Nets
3. Milwaukee Bucks (38-23)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Berth: 3
- Currently Leading the Central Division by 9.0 Games over Pacers
- Magic Number to Clinch Division: 3
4. New York Knicks (35-28)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Spot: 6
- Currently Trailing the Atlantic Division by 7.5 Games to Nets
5. Atlanta Hawks (34-29)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Spot: 7
- Currently Leading the Southeast Division by 1.0 Games over Heat
- Magic Number to Clinch Division: 7
6. Boston Celtics (33-30)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Spot: 8
- Currently Trailing the Atlantic Division by 9.5 Games to Nets
Eastern Conference Play-In Series (Seeds 7-10)
2021 NBA Playoff Magic Number Update: Thur. April 29
7. Miami Heat (33-30)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Spot: 8
- Magic Number to Clinch Play-In Series: 3
- Currently Trailing the Southeast Division by 1.0 Games to Hawks
8. Charlotte Hornets (30-32)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Spot: 11
- Magic Number to Clinch Play-In Series: 7
- Currently Trailing the Southeast Division by 3.5 Games to Hawks
9. Indiana Pacers (29-32)
- Magic Number to Clinch Play-In Series: 8
- Currently Trailing the Central Division by 9.0 Games to Bucks
10. Washington Wizards (28-34)
- Leading Final Play-In Series Spot by 2.0 Games over Chicago Bulls (26-36)
- Magic Number to Clinch Play-In Series: 9
- Currently Trailing the Southeast Division by 5.5 Games to Hawks
Western Conference
2021 NBA Playoff Magic Number Update: Thur. April 29
1. Utah Jazz (45-17)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Sunday, April 25, 2021
- Currently Leading the Northwest Division by 4.0 Games over Nuggets
- Magic Number to Clinch Division: 7
- Currently Leading the Western Conference by 1.0 Games over Suns
- Magic Number to Clinch Conference: 10
2. Phoenix Suns (44-18)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Wednesday, April 28, 2021
- Currently Leading the Pacific Division by 2.0 Games over Clippers
- Magic Number to Clinch Division: 10
3. Los Angeles Clippers (43-21)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Spot: 1
- Can Clinch Playoff Berth on Thursday with a Warriors Loss vs. Timberwolves OR a Pelicans Loss vs. Thunder
- Currently Trailing the Pacific Division by 2.0 Games to Suns
4. Denver Nuggets (41-21)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Spot: 2
- Can Clinch Playoff Berth on Thursday with a Win vs. Raptors AND a Warriors Loss vs. Timberwolves
- Currently Trailing the Northwest Division by 4.0 Games to Jazz
5. Los Angeles Lakers (36-26)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Spot: 7
- Currently Trailing the Pacific Division by 8.0 Games to Suns
6. Dallas Mavericks (34-27)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Spot: 9
- Currently Leading the Southwest Division by 3.0 Games over Grizzlies
- Magic Number to Clinch Division: 9
Western Conference Play-In Series (Seeds 7-10)
2021 NBA Playoff Magic Number Update: Thur. April 29
7. Portland Trail Blazers (34-28)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Spot: 9
- Magic Number to Clinch Play-In Series: 4
- Currently Trailing the Northwest Division by 11.0 Games to Jazz
8. Memphis Grizzlies (31-30)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Spot: 12
- Magic Number to Clinch Play-In Series: 8
- Currently Trailing the Southwest Division by 3.0 Games to Mavericks
9. San Antonio Spurs (31-30)
- Magic Number to Clinch Play-In Series: 8
- Currently Trailing the Southwest Division by 3.0 Games to Mavericks
10. Golden State Warriors (31-31)
- Leading Final Play-In Series Spot by 4.0 Games over New Orleans Pelicans (27-35)
- Magic Number to Clinch Play-In Series: 5
- Currently Trailing the Pacific Division by 13.0 Games to Suns
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