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The playoffs schedule hasn't been released yet, but the #6 - #8 seeds out west are definitely NOT set. Here are the many scenarios:
With just two nights left of basketball before the playoff seedings are set, we laid out several scenarios that are yet to be determined for those eager to tune into the action. The two games on Tuesday (TOR at ATL and POR at LAC) can not affect L.A.'s seeding.
Here's a look at what's still in play during the final day of the regular season on Wednesday:
(1.) If Utah loses at Memphis, the Lakers would be locked into at least the No. 8 seed, even with a loss to Houston.
(2.) If the Lakers defeat Houston, they would pass the Rockets and move into the No. 7 seed.
(3.) If both the Lakers and Jazz win, the Lakers would be the No. 7 seed, the Rockets No. 8 and Utah out.
(4.) If Golden State wins at Portland, they are the No. 6 seed, which the Lakers cannot reach even if the Warriors lose (GSW are two up in the loss column with one to play).
(5.) If Golden State loses at Portland and Houston beats the Lakers, Houston is the No. 6 seed (they have the tiebreaker over GSW).
At the top of the standings, Oklahoma City clinched the No. 1 seed, and San Antonio the No. 2 on Monday night. The Lakers, Rockets are Jazz could face the Thunder, while the Lakers, Warriors or Rockets could face the Spurs. If Utah gets in, it will definitely be to face OKC.
Meanwhile, Denver has secured at least the No. 3 or No. 4 seed, and can lock up the No. 3 spot by beating Phoenix at home on Wednesday. The Clippers could get the No. 3 seed with a Denver loss and two wins (vs. Portland, at Sacramento), and would get at worst the No. 4 seed with a Denver win or at least one loss. Memphis is locked into the No. 5 seed, but can get home court over the Clippers with a win over Utah and at least one Clippers loss. Memphis can not catch Denver, however, since the Nuggets own the tiebreaker between the two and are a game up with one to play. |
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