Another week gone, about 15 games to go, the Magic have become the latest team to clinch a playoff berth, Cleveland has become the first division winner, and the Nets are on pace to win just under 8.5 games. And the brackets are pretty much set by now. Chicago could pick up the 2.5 games on Toronto IF they can turn around their horrendous nine-game losing streak, and Houston, despite their four-game win streak, could find it difficult to pick up 4.5 games on Portland. So with essentially all that remains being to decide the seeds and who won’t face the Cavs and Lakers until round three, let’s look at what would happen if the playoffs started as of Thursday, March 18 at 1:03am:
West:
#1 Los Angeles Lakers vs #8 Portland Trailblazers
The Lakers are back, having won their last four to win 50 games overall. Portland did the same, though, to maintain their lead over Houston and pull within half a game of San Antonio. Portland might want to give real thought to playing hard and picking up that game on San Antonio, because they’ve had mixed results against the Lakers, and won’t want to see them that often in a row. Continue reading If the Playoffs Started Today – NBA Week 20 »
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