04-09-2025, 06:59 AM
(04-07-2025, 02:27 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: The west playoff race is fascinating. It looks like the Lakers are pretty well set at 3 if they take care of business. That should be a pretty good spot, although their matchup will still be up in the air. As good as Houston has been this year, I would love to play them in round 2 if Houston makes it there.
Denver looked set for a top 4 seed but a slow finish they could see themselves in the playin.
I think everyone is hoping to play Memphis, but they may not even make it to the playoffs if they are in the play in. Despite Memphis having a good season and a good record, I think they are a clear #8 with the rest of the conference.
The Denver, Clippers, Warriors and Minnesota battle to stay out of the playin is really interesting. I guess Memphis is also tied with that group. Although, personally I am not sure #7 is that bad of a spot. You do have to take care of business in the first playin though.
Just an update. Houston secured #2 in the west. What a turnaround and their future is bright.
Lakers are in third. One game up on the Clippers, Denver, Golden State and Memphis. Crazy. Minnesota is two games back...that blown lead by the wolves last night really hurts.
I have no idea how the tie breakers go, but I don't think I have seen an ending this close.