The NBA Playoffs are right around the corner, and we're seeing a few teams jockeying for position atop both leagues. The Raptors and Wizards both had rough weeks in the East, while the much maligned Cavs actually recovered a bit by beating up on teams they're supposed to beat. In the West, the Thunder have moved themselves into a position to likely be facing the red hot Rockets in the first round. It also appears that the demise of the Warriors was far too early, as they have now been playing the best basketball since the trade deadline, despite missing Kevin Durant.
For the 8 spot in the West, we have an intriguing race between the Nuggets and the Blazers. Denver has 5 games to go, and is a half game back. They face two top 10 teams, the Rockets and Thunder (whom they play twice), as well as the improved Pelicans and awful Mavs. The Blazers have the easier route it looks like, but they face the very hot (and under talked about) Jazz, a T Wolves team that they just lost to, the Spurs and the same Pelicans team to end the season. It will be very interesting to see who comes out on top there.
In the East there is some similar drama, with the Bulls, Pacers, Heat and Hornets all are with a game and a half of each other. The Hornets have had a strong week, but have to beat the Heat tonight to have a shot. The Bulls have the easiest schedule, playing the Nets twice, the Sixers once and the bumbling Magic as well. The Pacers schedule is also well layed out, but they have to play the solid Bucks and Hawks in this stretch as well.
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