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The 2024 NBA playoff bracket is now set. What are the matchups?
That's a wrap! The NBA regular season is done, and it's now time to look at the postseason. Here's how the bracket looks after the dust settled.
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NBA: 2023-24 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Clippers | 51 | 31 | .622 | - | L3 |
| Phoenix | 49 | 33 | .598 | 2 | W3 |
| LA Lakers | 47 | 35 | .573 | 4 | W2 |
| Sacramento | 46 | 36 | .561 | 5 | W1 |
| Golden State | 46 | 36 | .561 | 5 | W1 |
MLB: 2024 NL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Dodgers | 12 | 9 | .571 | - | L1 |
| San Diego | 11 | 10 | .524 | 1 | L1 |
| San Francisco | 9 | 11 | .450 | 2.5 | W2 |
| Arizona | 9 | 11 | .450 | 2.5 | L2 |
| Colorado | 4 | 15 | .211 | 7 | L5 |
MLB: 2024 AL West Standings
NCAAF: 2024 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 9-0 | 15-0 |
| Ohio State | 8-1 | 11-2 |
| Penn State | 7-2 | 10-3 |
| Maryland | 4-5 | 8-5 |
| Rutgers | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Michigan State | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Indiana | 1-8 | 3-9 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Iowa | 7-2 | 10-4 |
| Northwestern | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Wisconsin | 5-4 | 7-6 |
| Nebraska | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Purdue | 3-6 | 4-8 |
| Illinois | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Minnesota | 3-6 | 6-7 |