02-26-2025, 03:54 AM
OKC is a lock for #1 position. I can't imagine how many injuries they would need to get to drop 8.5 games advantage they currently have for the last 25 games or so.
Then we have a group of next four in Denver, Memphis, LAL and Houston with first two 2 games in front of the last two. These teams will likely be battling for positions 2-5.
Next group is LAC, Minny, GSW, Mavs and Kings, which is separated by just two games in the loss column. First two of these are 4.5 games behind 5th spot, which is a spread that will be difficult to reach for any of the mentioned teams in remaining 25 or so games. Not impossible, but becoming highly unlikely. They will be fighting hard for that 6th spot though. LAC are dropping lately, while GSW currently has most positive momentum after the Butler trade.
I doubt Phoenix or Portland can reach the play-in. Phoenix obviously already fell apart (2-8 in last 10). Portland, despite their decent current record, is simply too mediocre and 4.5 games behind the 10th spot.
Then we have a group of next four in Denver, Memphis, LAL and Houston with first two 2 games in front of the last two. These teams will likely be battling for positions 2-5.
Next group is LAC, Minny, GSW, Mavs and Kings, which is separated by just two games in the loss column. First two of these are 4.5 games behind 5th spot, which is a spread that will be difficult to reach for any of the mentioned teams in remaining 25 or so games. Not impossible, but becoming highly unlikely. They will be fighting hard for that 6th spot though. LAC are dropping lately, while GSW currently has most positive momentum after the Butler trade.
I doubt Phoenix or Portland can reach the play-in. Phoenix obviously already fell apart (2-8 in last 10). Portland, despite their decent current record, is simply too mediocre and 4.5 games behind the 10th spot.
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