Sacramento should feel somewhat safe in the race to host the No. 9-versus-No. 10 play-in round game. The Kings own a one-game buffer on the Dallas Mavericks and own the head-to-head tiebreaker in case the advantage turns into a tie.

Five days remain in the 2024-25 NBA regular season, and there is still plenty of for grabs in terms of playoff seeding -- especially in the Western Conference. The Thunder and Rockets have clinched playoff berths in the West,

Wednesday features 10 games on the schedule, with several seeding matchups and clinching scenarios to monitor throughout the evening.