In all likelihood, the top-eight teams battling for position in the Western Conference playoff race have already clinched a spot in the postseason.
With apologies to Memphis, Houston, and New Orleans, they’ll be watching with the rest of us—as a dramatic finish to the West’s playoff picture is about to unfold.
Obviously, the slumping Lakers are still the No. 1 seed in the conference but everything else is still up for grabs. At the center of this compelling chase, is the push for the No. 2 seed in the West.
Four teams (Dallas, Utah, Phoenix and Denver) are within striking distance of this coveted landing spot, and with it, will come home-court advantage throughout the first two rounds of the playoffs.
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Article written by TIM PETERSON