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NBA playoff race: What's at stake and what to watch on Monday

There are just three days left in the NBA regular season, with playoff spots and seeds still up for grabs.

Which games matter the most on Monday night, and what's at stake? What are the likely playoff matchups? We break it down with some help from ESPN's Basketball Power Index (BPI).

All times EST.

  • BPI favorite: Heat (51.9 percent)

  • Why it matters: The Thunder secure a playoff spot with a win here or against the Grizzlies on Wednesday. They also clinch if the Nuggets and Wolves both lose on Monday.