"NBA Playoff Picture 2024: Standings, Predictions, and Playoff Scenarios"

The New Orleans Pelicans secured at least the seventh seed in the Western Conference after a win over the Sacramento Kings, while the Lakers, Warriors, and Kings are confirmed for the play-in round. In the Eastern Conference, the playoff picture remains uncertain, with key games ahead for teams like the Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, and Miami Heat. The article also provides predictions for the play-in seeds, with the Pelicans, Suns, Kings, and Warriors expected to secure spots in the West, and the Magic, Heat, Bulls, and Hawks in the East.