With the addition of play-in games to the 2021 NBA playoffs, the scramble for seeding is wilder -- and more important -- than ever, with almost every game down the stretch having significant postseason implications.
Here's a breakdown of all the key games from Friday night and what the results mean for the seedings, plus a look at what the play-in matchups would be if the season ended today:
Philadelphia 76ers 109, New Orleans Pelicans 107
What it means for the Sixers: Ugly wins count just the same as pretty ones in the NBA -- which is a good thing for the East-leading Philadelphia 76ers, who beat the New Orleans Pelicans in about the ugliest possible fashion Friday night.