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Who will win the final NBA playoff spots?

Our flowchart guides the way.

NBA: Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers
NBA: Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers
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With three nights left in the 2016-17 NBA regular season, just two spots remain up for grabs with three teams in play.

The Indiana Pacers, Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat are fighting for the last two seeds available in the Eastern Conference. The Western Conference playoff bracket has been settled, though the Utah Jazz and L.A. Clippers are still fighting over home court advantage in their first round series.

The Pacers visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday and host the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday.

The Bulls host the Orlando Magic on Monday and host the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. (This seems like a cupcake schedule ... except the Bulls lost to the Nets in dramatic fashion on Sunday with their season on the line.)

The Heat host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday and host the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. (Yikes.)

Want to game out who will make it in based on the results to come? Play with our fun little flowchart below to consider the possibilities!

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