With the 2021-22 NBA regular season coming to a close on Sunday, the playoff picture is coming into focus.
Joel Embiid and the Sixers have been in the mix all season long, regularly sitting near the top of the standings. After adding James Harden at the trade deadline, Philadelphia is reloaded for another playoff run.
The Eastern Conference is far from decided, as seeding is still up for grabs. Here’s a full look at the Sixers’ current seeding, playoff matchups, remaining regular season schedule and more:
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Where are the Sixers in the Eastern Conference standings?
The top four teams in the East are still close, but Philadelphia can no longer secure the No. 1 or No. 2 seed. The Sixers are currently slotted in at No. 4, trailing the Heat, Bucks and Celtics. The top six teams automatically make the playoffs, while seeds seven through 10 will compete in the play-in games.
Here are the full standings after the games on April 9:
Team | GB From No. 1 |
1. Miami Heat | -- |
2. Milwaukee Bucks | 2.0 |
3. Boston Celtics | 3.0 |
4. Philadelphia 76ers | 3.0 |
5. Toronto Raptors | 5.0 |
6. Chicago Bulls | 8.0 |
7. Brooklyn Nets | 10.0 |
8. Cleveland Cavaliers | 10.0 |
9. Atlanta Hawks | 11.0 |
10. Charlotte Hornets | 11.0 |
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Who would be the Sixers' first-round opponent?
If the season ended today, the Sixers would face the Raptors in the first round of the playoffs. Here’s a look at the current Eastern Conference playoff matchups:
Play-in games
Game 1: No. 8 Cavaliers at No. 7 Nets (winner is No. 7 seed)
Game 2: No. 10 Hornets at No. 9 Hawks (loser is eliminated)
Game 3: Winner of Game 2 at Loser of Game 1 (winner is No. 8 seed)
First round
No. 1 Heat vs. Winner of Game 3
No. 2 Bucks vs. Winner of Game 1
No. 3 Celtics vs. No. 6 Bulls
No. 4 76ers vs. No. 5 Raptors
What is the Sixers' remaining schedule?
The Sixers have just one game remaining in the 2021-22 regular season. The team will host the Pistons at Wells Fargo Center on Sunday in their regular season finale.
Matchup | Date and Time |
Pistons at Sixers | Sunday, April 10 at 7 p.m. ET |
What are the Sixers' playoff odds?
The Sixers currently are tied for the second-best odds to win the Eastern Conference, according to PointsBet. They have the sixth-best odds to win the NBA Finals.
Sixers to win the East, +350
Sixers to win the NBA Finals, +1000
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