The Golden State Warriors notched their record-equalling 72nd victory of the NBA season on Sunday, beating the Spurs in San Antonio 92-86 in a Western Conference heavyweight clash.
As a result of their win, the Warriors will take the first play-off spot with Spurs in second and Oklahoma City Thunder in third.
The Rockets are in ninth place in the Western Conference, one game behind Utah for the eighth and final berth.
The Indianapolis Pacers locked up the final Eastern Conference playoff berth with a 129-105 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.