The Heat dropped another half-game out of the race for the final two playoff spots in the Eastern Conference with a defeat to the Raptors Saturday.
The Heat are 2-1/2 games out of the No. 8 spot with only two games to play. The Heat can only get to 37 wins - the number the Celtics and Nets already have at the the No. 7 and No. 8 spots.
The No. 1 Hawks would currently open against the Nets. That could change today. There are several important games in the race as the Celtics, Nets and Pacers all play.
Here’s how things stand in the Eastern Conference for the final two spots:
7. Boston (37-42) 23.0 GB 3 games remaining
8. Brooklyn (37-42) 23.0 GB 3 games remaining
9. Indiana (36-43) 24.0 GB 3 games remaining
10. Miami (35-45) 25.5 GB 2 games remaining
Upcoming schedules
Celtics: 2 home, 1 away – vs. Cavaliers April 12, vs. Raptors April 14, at Bucks April 15
Nets: 2 home, 1 away – at Bucks April 12, vs. Bulls April 13, vs. Magic April 15
Pacers: 2 home, 1 away – vs. Thunder April 12, vs. Wizards April 14, at Grizzlies April 15
Heat: 1 home, 1 away – vs. Magic April 14, at 76ers April 15
