One playoff spot and a myriad of seeding uncertainty loom over the NBA season's final night.
With exception to the Golden State Warriors' attempt at a record-setting 73rd victory, the league's true title contenders can take a breather and watch how the bottom unfolds. In fact, it might benefit the San Antonio Spurs to rest everyone against the Dallas Mavericks. By losing to their Texas rivals, they could avoid them in the opening round.
Both conferences contain a multiteam gridlock entering Wednesday. Four teams will battle for the Eastern Conference's No. 3 spot, and three Western Conference squads will try to escape the No. 7 seed, which would prompt a date with the Spurs.
Anyone following those seeding races must sift through convoluted scenarios, detailed Tuesday by CBS Sports' Matt Moore. In a much easier situation to monitor, the Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz will settle a tie for the West's No. 8 seed.
Western Conference No. 8 Seed
Kobe Bryant's final game will overshadow his opponent's dire circumstances. The Jazz need to beat the Los Angeles Lake ...
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