NBA playoff picture, standings, magic numbers: Lakers-Clippers, Warriors-Blazers currently on collision course

Also, the Knicks are closing in on the East's No. 4 seed

If the postseason began today, we'd get Stephen Curry vs. Damian Lillard in the 7-8 play-in game, and Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers in the first round. The Lakers got a huge win over the Denver Nuggets on Monday to jump the Dallas Mavericks into the No. 5 seed. The Golden State Warriors jumped the Memphis Grizzlies into the No. 8 seed by beating the New Orleans Pelicans.  A quick reminder on the NBA's new play-in format: The top six seeds in each conference are in, with the final two seeds up for grabs via the new play-in tournament. In each conference, No. 7 will play No. 8 with the winner getting the No. 7 seed. The loser will then play the winner of 9 vs. 10 for the No. 8 seed. Below is what the playoff picture looks like entering play on Tuesday, May 4. Teams are listed in order of current seed along with the SportsLine projected finishing seed and different magic number scenarios. A "playoff spot" means a top-six seed. This post will continue to update for the remainder of the season as we keep track of these races down to the wire.