The NBA regular season is coming to a close, and the Western Conference playoff race is still up for grabs. With just one day left in the regular season, the West is set for a thrilling finish.
The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers are currently the top two teams in the West, with the Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz, and Oklahoma City Thunder all vying for the remaining playoff spots. The Jazz and Thunder are both within a game of the Nuggets, who are in third place.
The Lakers have already clinched the top seed in the West, and the Clippers have secured the second seed. However, the Nuggets, Jazz, and Thunder are all still in contention for the third seed. If the Nuggets win their final game against the San Antonio Spurs, they will secure the third seed. If they lose, then the Jazz and Thunder will have a chance to move up.
The Jazz have a tough matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers, while the Thunder face off against the Memphis Grizzlies. Both teams will need to win in order to have a chance at the third seed.
The final day of the regular season is sure to be an exciting one, as teams battle for playoff positioning. The West is wide open and anything can happen. It will be interesting to see which teams make it into the playoffs and which teams are left on the outside looking in.
No matter what happens, it’s sure to be an exciting finish to the regular season. The West playoff race is sure to come down to the wire, and fans will be on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer sounds.
