Top 8 of each conference qualify for the playoffs. I found a link that goes into more details about it. As of now, the Clippers is locked in for their spot in the playoffs. I think there are around 4 teams already qualified on the West and 3 on the East but that was what I remember.
https://www.quora.com/How-do-NBA-teams-qualify-for-the-playoffs
So they'll make it through :)