NBA Playoffs 2022: Seeding and matchups

NBA Playoffs 2022: Full seeding and matchups set for the first round

The NBA Playoffs begin on Saturday, Apr. 16. Here are the matchups for the first round.

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The 2021-22 NBA regular season has officially reached its conclusion on Sunday night.

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With that, it is time for the playoffs, where teams will be vying for the coveted Larry O’Brien trophy.

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There will be eight teams from each conference that will be looking to clinch a spot in the NBA Finals.

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For each conference, the top six teams have already clinched playoff spots,

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while four will participate in the Play-In Tournament for the No. 7 and 8 seeds.

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Next are the official seedings in the Eastern and Western Conference brackets, as well as the teams partaking in the Play-In Tournament.

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Eastern Conference

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Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament

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Western Conference

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Western Conference Play-In Tournament

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The winner of Timberwolves/Clippers clinches the No. 7 seed.

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The loser of Timberwolves/Clippers takes on the winner of Pelicans/Spurs for a chance to secure the No. 8 seed.

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