If the season ended today

Potential changes:  The Lakers and Spurs could swap places if the Spurs beat Phoenix and LA loses to the Pistons.  Dallas swaps places with the Hornets if they beat Boston.  Hornets take over 1st if Phoenix loses to the Spurs.

1.  Suns     33-13
2.  Hornets  32-13
3.  Mavs      31-13
4.   Jazz     28-18
5.   Lakers   28-15
6.   Spurs    28-16
7.   Warriors 28-19
8.   Nuggets 27-18

Here are the current East playoff teams:

1. Celtics  35-8
2. Pistons  32-13
3. Magic    29-18
4. Cavs     25-19
5. Raptors  25-20
6. Wizards  24-20
7.  Hawks    18-24
8.  Nets     19-26

That should be an interesting race.  At this point, only Miami is out of it.  

Matchups

Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today:

Suns-Nuggets
Hornets-Warriors
Mavs-Spurs
Lakers-Jazz
Celtics-Nets
Pistons-Hawks
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors

1.     Hornets  32-13
2.     Suns     33-14
3.     Mavs      31-14
4.      Jazz     28-18
5.     Spurs    29-16
6.     Lakers   28-16
7.      Warriors 28-19
8.      Nuggets 27-18

Here are the current East playoff teams:

1.    Celtics  36-8
2.    Pistons  33-13
3.    Magic    29-18
4.    Cavs     25-20
5.    Raptors  25-20
6.    Wizards  24-20
7.     Hawks    18-24
8.     Nets     19-26

The first 2 teams appear to be set, but the order of teams 3-6 will constantly change.  Spots 7 and 8 will go to the teams that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
New York (no joke - only 5 games behind Nets)
That should be an interesting race.  At this point, only Miami is out of it.

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today:

Hornets -Nuggets
Suns -Warriors
Mavs-Lakers
Spurs-Jazz
Celtics-Nets
Pistons-Hawks
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors

Plus it gives you a unique perspective.  for instance, look at my thread lead-in.  After last night, it helps to read that again so I don't commit Hari-Kiri.

1.    Suns     33-14
   
2.    Hornets  32-14  
   
3.     Mavs      31-14
   
4.     Jazz     29-18
   
5.      Spurs    29-16
   
6.     Lakers   29-16
   
7.      Warriors 29-19
   
8.      Nuggets 27-18

1.    Celtics  36-8
   
2.    Pistons  33-13
   
3.    Magic    30-18
   
4.    Cavs     25-20
   
5.    Raptors  25-21
   
6.    Wizards  24-21
   
7.     Hawks    18-24
   
8.     Nets     20-26

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
New York (no joke - only 5 games behind Nets)
That should be an interesting race.  At this point, only Miami is out of it.

Matchups

Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today:
Suns -Nuggets
Hornets -Warriors
Mavs-Lakers
Spurs-Jazz
Celtics-Nets
Pistons-Hawks
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors

1.       Suns     33-14
2.       Hornets  32-14  
3.        Mavs      31-15
4.        Jazz     30-18
5.         Lakers    30-16
6.        Spurs   29-16
7.         Warriors 29-19
8.         Nuggets 28-18

Here are the current East playoff teams:

1.       Celtics  36-8
2.       Pistons  34-13
3.       Magic    31-18
4.       Cavs     25-20
5.       Raptors  25-21
6.       Wizards  24-22
7.        Hawks    19-24
8.        Nets     20-27

The first 2 teams appear to be set, but the order of teams 3-6 will constantly change.  Spots 7 and 8 will go to the teams that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
New York (no joke - only 5 games behind Nets)

That should be an interesting race.  At this point, only Miami is out of it.

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today:

Suns-Nuggets
Hornets-Warriors
Mavs-Spurs
Lakers-Jazz
Celtics-Nets
Pistons-Hawks
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors

1.       Suns     34-14
   
2.       Mavs  32-15  
   
3.       Hornets     32-15
   
4.       Jazz     31-18
   
5.        Lakers    30-16
   
6.       Spurs   29-16
   
7.        Warriors 29-19
   
8.        Nuggets 29-18

1.       Celtics  36-8
   
2.       Pistons  34-13
   
3.       Magic    31-19
   
4.       Cavs     26-20
   
5.       Raptors  26-21
   
6.       Wizards  24-22
   
7.        Hawks    20-24
   
8.        Nets     20-27

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia

That should be an interesting race.  At this point, only Miami is out of it. The Knicks are falling apart, at 6 ½ out, and I think they are done.  Indiana is closest, at 1 ½ games behind the Nets.

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first) :

Suns-Nuggets
Mavs-Warriors
Hornets-Spurs
Lakers-Jazz
Celtics-Nets
Pistons-Hawks
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors

1.          Suns     34-15
2.          Mavs  33-15  
3.          Hornets     33-15
4.          Jazz     32-18
5.           Spurs    31-16
6.          Lakers   31-17
7.           Warriors 29-19
8.           Nuggets 29-19

Here are the current East playoff teams:

1.          Celtics  37-9
2.          Pistons  35-13
3.          Magic    32-19
4.          Cavs     27-20
5.          Raptors  26-21
6.          Wizards  24-24
7.           Hawks    21-24
8.           Nets     20-29

The first 2 teams appear to be set, but the order of teams 3-6 will constantly change.  Spots 7 and 8 will go to the teams that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia

Atlanta seems to be alone in slot 7, but the race for #8 is heating up, with 6 teams separated by 2 games or less.

Matchups

Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Suns-Nuggets
Mavs-Warriors
Hornets-Lakers
Spurs-Jazz
Celtics-Nets
Pistons-Hawks
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors

1.          Suns     35-15
   
2.          Mavs  34-15  
   
3.          Hornets     33-15
   
4.          Jazz     32-19
   
5.           Spurs    32-16
   
6.          Lakers   32-17
   
7.           Nuggetsrs 30-19
   
8.           Warriors 29-20

1.          Celtics  38-9
   
2.          Pistons  36-13
   
3.          Magic    32-20
   
4.          Cavs     28-21
   
5.          Raptors  26-22
   
6.          Wizards  24-25
   
7.           Hawks    21-25
   
8.           Nets     21-29

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia

Atlanta is creeping up, or should I say, Washington is creeping down. The race for #8 is heating up, with 6 teams separated by 2 games or less.

Matchups

Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Suns-Warriors
Mavs-Nuggets
Hornets-Lakers
Spurs-Jazz
Celtics-Nets
Pistons-Hawks
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors

1.             Suns     36-15
2.             Hornets     34-15
3.             Mavs 34-16
4.             Jazz     33-19
5.             Lakers   33-17  
6.             Spurs    32-17
7.              Nuggets 31-19
8.              Warriors 30-20

Here are the current East playoff teams: there have been no changes in seeding.

1.             Celtics  39-9
2.             Pistons  37-13
3.             Magic    32-20
4.             Cavs     28-22
5.             Raptors  27-22
6.             Wizards  24-26
7.              Hawks    21-26
8.              Nets     22-29

The first 2 teams appear to be set, but the order of teams 3-6 will constantly change.  Spots 7 and 8 will go to the teams that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia

Atlanta is creeping up, or should I say, Washington is creeping down. The race for #8 is heating up, with 6 teams separated by 2 games or less.

Matchups

Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Suns-Warriors
Hornetss-Nuggets
Mavs-Spurs
Lakers-Jazz
Celtics-Nets
Pistons-Hawks
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors

1.             Suns     36-15
   
2.             Hornets     34-15
   
3.             Mavs 34-17
   
4.             Jazz     33-19
   
5.             Lakers   34-17  
   
6.             Spurs    33-17
   
7.              Nuggets 31-19
   
8.              Warriors 31-20

1.             Celtics  39-9
   
2.             Pistons  37-13
   
3.             Magic    32-21
   
4.             Cavs     29-22
   
5.             Raptors  27-23
   
6.             Wizards  24-27
   
7.             Hawks    21-26
   
8.             Nets     22-29

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia

Atlanta is creeping up, or should I say, Washington is creeping down. The race for #8 is heating up, with 6 teams separated by 2 games or less.

Matchups

Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Suns-Warriors
Hornetss-Nuggets
Mavs-Spurs
Lakers-Jazz
Celtics-Nets
Pistons-Hawks
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors

Changes: No changes, but Mavs and Lakers are tied, Dallas holds tie breaker, and Golden state and Houston continue to be tied for the #8 spot, with the Warriors getting the nod for the time being.

Western conference:

Suns 36-15
Hornets 35-15
Mavs 34-17
Jazz 33-19
Lakers 34-17
Spurs 33-17
Nuggets 32-19
Warriors 31-20

Here are the current East playoff teams: The Hawks have fallen into the 8th spot, with Philly a game behind.
Celtics 40-9
Pistons 38-13
Magic 32-21
Cavs 29-22
Raptors 27-23
Wizards 24-27
Nets 23-29
Hawks 21-27

The first 2 teams appear to be set, but the order of teams 3-6 will constantly change. Spots 7 and 8 will go to the teams that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia

Atlanta is creeping up, or should I say, Washington is creeping down. The race for #8 is heating up, with 6 teams separated by 2 games or less.

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Suns-Warriors
Hornetss-Nuggets
Mavs-Spurs
Lakers-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-Nets
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors

Western conference:

Hornets 36-15
Suns 36-16
Mavs 35-17
Jazz 34-19
Lakers 35-17
Spurs 34-17
Warriors 32-20
Rockets 32-20

Here are the current East playoff teams: The Hawks have fallen into a tie for the 8th spot with Philadelphia and New Jersey, but they lose the tie breaker with the other two teams, and thus fall to 9th.

Celtics 41-9
Pistons 39-13
Magic 33-21
Cavs 29-23
Raptors 28-23
Wizards 24-27
Nets 23-30
76ers 23-30

The first 2 teams appear to be set, but the order of teams 3-6 will constantly change. Spots 7 and 8 will go to the teams that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Chicago

Atlanta is wilting under a difficult schedule. The race for #8 is heating up, with 7 teams separated by 4 games or less.

Matchups

Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Hornets-Rockets
Suns-Warriors
Mavs-Spurs
Lakers-Jazz
Celtics-76ers
Pistons-Nets
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors

Western conference:

Hornets 36-15
Suns 37-16
Lakers 35-17
Jazz 34-19
Spurs 34-17
Mavericks 35-18
Warriors 32-20
Rockets 32-20

Here are the current East playoff teams: The Hawks have fallen into a tie for the 8th spot with Philadelphia and New Jersey, but they lose the tie breaker with the other two teams, and thus fall to 9th.

Celtics 41-9
Pistons 39-13
Magic 33-21
Cavs 29-23
Raptors 28-23
Wizards 24-27
Nets 23-30
76ers 23-30

The first 2 teams appear to be set, but the order of teams 3-6 will constantly change. Spots 7 and 8 will go to the teams that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Chicago

Atlanta is wilting under a difficult schedule. The race for #8 is heating up, with 7 teams separated by 4 games or less.

Matchups

Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Hornets-Rockets
Suns-Warriors
Lakers-Mavs
Spurs-Jazz
Celtics-76ers
Pistons-Nets
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakers15feb15,1,5194565.story?ctrack=1&cset=true

In the East, the Hawks still are in 9th, as both Atlanta and the Sixers lose.  The Cavs and Raptors swap places, in what shapes up to be a battle for home court in a probable 4-5 first round matchup.

Western conference:

Hornets 36-15
Suns 37-16
Lakers 36-17
Jazz 35-19
Spurs 35-17
Mavericks 35-18
Warriors 33-20
Rockets 33-20

Eastern Conference:

Celtics 41-10
Pistons 39-14
Magic 34-21
Raptors 28-23
Cavs 29-24
Wizards 25-28
Nets 23-30
76ers 23-31

The first 3 positions appear to be set. As said before, the Cavs and Raptors are locked in a battle for HCA, and spots 7 and 8 will go to the teams that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Chicago

Atlanta is wilting under a difficult schedule. It should be noted that Washington should rise when Butler and Arenas return.  The race for #8 is heating up, with 7 teams separated by 4 games or less.

Matchups

Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Hornets-Nuggets
Suns-Rockets
Lakers-Mavs
Spurs-Jazz
Celtics-76ers
Pistons-Nets
Magic-Wizards
Raptors-Cavs

Hornets 37-15
Lakers  37-17
Suns  37-17
Jazz 35-19
Spurs 35-17
Mavericks 35-19
Rockets 33-20
Nuggets 33-20

Eastern Conference:

Celtics 41-11
Pistons 39-15
Magic 34-22
Raptors 28-23
Cavs 30-24
Wizards 25-28
Nets 24-30
76ers 24-31

The first 3 positions appear to be set. As said before, the Cavs and Raptors are locked in a battle for HCA, and spots 7 and 8 will go to the teams that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Chicago

Atlanta is wilting under a difficult schedule. It should be noted that Washington should rise when Butler and Arenas return.  The race for #8 is heating up, with 7 teams separated by 4 games or less.

Matchups

Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Hornets-Nuggets
Lakers-Rockets
Suns-Mavs
Spurs-Jazz
Celtics-76ers
Pistons-Nets
Magic-Wizards
Raptors-Cavs

uWestern conference:

Hornets 37-15
Lakers  37-17
Suns  37-17
Jazz 35-19
Spurs 35-17
Mavericks 35-19
Rockets 33-20
Nuggets 33-20

Eastern Conference:

Celtics 41-11
Pistons 39-15
Magic 34-22
Raptors 28-23
Cavs 30-24
Wizards 25-28
Nets 24-30
76ers 24-31

The first 3 positions appear to be set. As said before, the Cavs and Raptors are locked in a battle for HCA, and spots 7 and 8 will go to the teams that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Chicago

Atlanta is wilting under a difficult schedule. It should be noted that Washington should rise when Butler and Arenas return.  The race for #8 is heating up, with 7 teams separated by 4 games or less.

Matchups

Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Hornets-Nuggets
Lakers-Rockets
Suns-Mavs
Spurs-Jazz
Celtics-76ers
Pistons-Nets
Magic-Wizards
Raptors-Cavs

Western conference:

Lakers 39-17
Spurs  37-17
Hornets  37-17
Jazz 36-20
Suns 38-18
Mavericks 37-19
Rockets 36-20
Warriors 33-22

Eastern Conference:

Celtics 42-12
Pistons 41-15
Magic 36-22
Cavs 32-24
Raptors 30-24
Wizards 26-29
Nets 25-31
76ers 25-32

The first 3 positions appear to be set. As said before, the Cavs and Raptors are locked in a battle for HCA, and spots 7 and 8 will go to the teams that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Chicago

The Celts are hearing footsteps with Detroit within 2 games.  The Cavs and Raptors continue to swap places.  Meanwhile, in a non-playoff development, the Hawks swoon threatens to drop them behind the Bulls as they visit San Antonio.

Matchups

Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Lakers-Warriors
Spurs-Rockets
Hornets-Mavs
Suns-Jazz
Celtics-76ers
Pistons-Nets
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors

Western conference:

Lakers 39-17
Spurs  37-17
Suns  38-18
Jazz 36-20
Hornets 37-18
Mavericks 38-19
Rockets 36-20
Warriors 33-22

Eastern Conference:

Celtics 43-12
Pistons 42-15
Magic 36-22
Cavs 32-24
Raptors 31-24
Wizards 27-29
Nets 25-31
76ers 25-32

The first 3 positions appear to be set. As said before, the Cavs and Raptors are locked in a battle for HCA, and spots 7 and 8 will go to the teams that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Chicago

The Celts are hearing footsteps with Detroit within 2 games.  The Cavs and Raptors continue to swap places.

Matchups

Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Lakers-Warriors
Spurs-Rockets
Suns-Mavs
Hornets-Jazz
Celtics-76ers
Pistons-Nets
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors

Hawks draft pick watch:  Atlanta loses to the Spurs to fall 1.5 games out in the East.  Currently at lottery position 11.

Western conference:

Lakers 40-17
Spurs  38-17
Suns  39-18
Jazz 36-21
Hornets 37-18
Mavericks 38-19
Rockets 37-20
Warriors 34-22

Eastern Conference:

Celtics 43-12
Pistons 42-15
Magic 37-22
Raptors 31-24
Cavs 32-25
Wizards 27-30
Nets 25-32
76ers 25-32

The first 3 positions appear to be set. As said before, the Cavs and Raptors are locked in a battle for HCA, and spots 7 and 8 will go to the teams that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Chicago

The Celts are hearing footsteps with Detroit within 2 games.  The Cavs and Raptors continue to swap places. 76ers and Nets are now tied for the 8th spot.

Matchups

Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Lakers-Warriors
Spurs-Rockets
Suns-Mavs
Hornets-Jazz
Celtics-76ers
Pistons-Nets
Magic-Wizards
Raptors-Cavs

Hawks draft pick watch:  Atlanta stays 1.5 games out in the East.  Currently at lottery position is 11th.

Lakers 40-17
Spurs 38-17
Hornets 38-18
Jazz 37-21
Suns 39-19
Mavs 38-19
Rockets 37-20
Warriors 34-22

Here are the current East playoff teams: The 76ers have risen to 7th

Celtics 44-12
Pistons 42-16
Magic 37-23
Raptors 33-24
Cavs 32-26
Wizards 27-30
76ers 26-32
Nets 25-32

The first 3 teams appear to be set, the 4-5 match up will constantly change. Spots 7 and 8 will go to the teams that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia

Atlanta is creeping up, or should I say, Washington is creeping down. The race for #8 is heating up, with 6 teams separated by 2 games or less.

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Lakers-Warriors
Spurs-Rockets
Hornetss-Mavs
Suns-Jazz
Celtics-Nets
Pistons-76ers
Magic-Wizards
Raptors-Cavs

Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta gained ½ game on the Nets, but remain in 9th, one game ahead of the Bulls. Lottery position: 11

Spurs 41-17
Lakers 42-18
Hornets 39-19
Jazz 38-22
Rockets 39-20
Suns 39-20
Mavs 39-21
Warriors 36-22

Here are the current East playoff teams: Raptors and Cavs sawpped places again, Cleveland taking the HC in a potential 4-5 matchup

Celtics 46-12
Pistons 43-16
Magic 39-23
Cavs 34-26
Cavs 32-26
Wizards 29-30
76ers 27-33
Nets 26-33

The first 3 teams appear to be set, the 4-5 match up will constantly change. Spots 7 and 8 will go to the teams that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia

The competitors for the 8th spot are falling back, with only Atlanta within 2 games or less

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Spurs-Warriors
Lakers-Mavs
Hornetss-Suns
Jazz-Rockets
Celtics-Nets
Pistons-76ers
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors
Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta is one game behind the Nets, but the remain in 9th, 1 1/2 ahead of the Bulls. Lottery position: 11

Spurs 41-17
Lakers 42-18
Hornets 40-19
Jazz 39-22
Rockets 39-20
Suns 39-20
Mavs 39-22
Warriors 36-22

Here are the current East playoff teams: No change, a 76er win solidifies the 7th spot for Philly.

Celtics 46-12
Pistons 43-16
Magic 39-23
Cavs 34-26
Cavs 32-26
Wizards 29-30
76ers 28-33
Nets 26-33

The first 3 teams appear to be set, the 4-5 match up will constantly change. Spots 7 and 8 will go to the teams that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia

The competitors for the 8th spot are falling back, with only Atlanta within 2 games or less

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Spurs-Warriors
Lakers-Mavs
Hornetss-Suns
Jazz-Rockets
Celtics-Nets
Pistons-76ers
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors
Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta is one game behind the Nets, but the remain in 9th, 1 1/2 ahead of the Bulls. Lottery position: 11

Spurs 42-17
Lakers 43-18
Hornets 40-19
Jazz 39-22
Suns 40-20
Rockets 39-20
Mavs 39-22
Warriors 37-22

Here are the current East playoff teams: No change, a 76er win solidifies the 7th spot for Philly.

Celtics 46-12
Pistons 44-16
Magic 39-23
Cavs 34-26
Raptors 32-27
Wizards 29-30
76ers 28-33
Nets 26-34

The first 3 teams appear to be set, the 4-5 match up will constantly change. Spots 7 and 8 will go to the teams that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia

Indiana and Chicago edge closer, with the Nets and Hawks losing

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Spurs-Warriors
Lakers-Mavs
Hornets-Rockets
Suns-Jazz
Celtics-Nets
Pistons-76ers
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors
Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta is one game behind the Nets, but the remain in 9th, 1 game ahead of the Bulls and Pacers. Lottery position: 11

Spurs 42-17
Lakers 43-18
Hornets 41-19
Jazz 40-22
Rockets 40-20
Suns 40-21
Mavs 39-22
Warriors 37-23

Here are the current East playoff teams: No change.

Celtics 47-12
Pistons 44-17
Magic 40-23
Cavs 35-26
Raptors 33-27
Wizards 29-31
76ers 28-33
Nets 26-35

The first 3 teams appear to be set, the 4-5 match up will constantly change. Spots 7 and 8 will go to the teams that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia

Indiana and Chicago edge closer, with the Nets and Hawks losing

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Spurs-Warriors
Lakers-Mavs
Hornets-Suns
Rockets-Jazz
Celtics-Nets
Pistons-76ers
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors
Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta is one game behind the Nets, Bulls are 1/2 game behind. Lottery position: 11

Lakers 44-19
Spurs 43-19
Rockets 42-20
Jazz 42-22
Hornets 42-20
Suns 41-22
Mavs 40-23
Warriors 39-23

Here are the current East playoff teams: Atlanta displaces the Nets due to a DH sweep over the woeful Heat while New Jersey was being pounded by Dallas.

Celtics 49-12
Pistons 46-17
Magic 40-24
Cavs 36-27
Raptors 34-28
Wizards 30-32
76ers 30-33
Hawks 26-36

The first 3 teams appear to be set, the 4-5 match up will constantly change. Spots 7 and 8 will go to the teams that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia

Indiana and Chicago edge closer, with the Nets and Hawks losing

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Lakers-Warriors
Spurs-Mavs
Rockets-Suns
Hornets-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-76ers
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors
Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta is in the 8th playoff spot, 1/2 game ahead of the Nets, Bulls are 1 1/2 game behind. Lottery position: 15

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/basketball/nba/03/10/wade.out.ap/index.html

Spurs 44-19
Lakers 44-19
Rockets 43-20
Jazz 42-22
Hornets 42-20
Suns 41-22
Mavs 41-23
Warriors 39-23

Here are the current East playoff teams: No change in positioning.

Celtics 50-12
Pistons 46-17
Magic 41-24
Cavs 37-27
Raptors 34-28
Wizards 30-32
76ers 30-34
Hawks 26-37

The first 3 teams appear to be set, the 4-5 match up will constantly change. Spots 7 and 8 will go to the teams that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia

Indiana and Chicago edge closer, with the Nets and Hawks losing

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Spurs-Warriors
Lakers-Mavs
Rockets-Suns
Hornets-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-76ers
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors
Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta is in the 8th playoff spot, 1/2 game ahead of the Nets, Bulls are 1 1/2 game behind. Lottery position: 15

Lakers 45-19
Lakers 44-19
Rockets 43-20
Jazz 42-23
Hornets 42-20
Suns 42-22
Mavs 41-23
Warriors 39-23

Here are the current East playoff teams: No change in positioning.

Celtics 50-12
Pistons 46-17
Magic 41-24
Cavs 37-27
Raptors 34-29
Wizards 31-32
76ers 30-34
Hawks 26-37

The first 3 teams appear to be set, the 4-5 match up will constantly change. Spots 7 and 8 will go to the teams that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia

Chicago edges closer, ties the Nets, 1/2 game behind Atlanta

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Lakers-Warriors
Spurs-Mavs
Rockets-Suns
Hornets-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-76ers
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors
Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta is in the 8th playoff spot, 1/2 game ahead of the Nets and Bulls. Lottery position: 15

Lakers 45-19
Rockets 44-20
Spurs 44-20
Jazz 42-23
Hornets 43-20
Suns 42-22
Mavs 42-23
Warriors 40-23

Here are the current East playoff teams: The Nets take over the eighth spot, knocking out the Hawks.

Celtics 51-12
Pistons 46-18
Magic 42-24
Cavs 37-28
Raptors 34-30
Wizards 31-32
76ers 31-34
Nets 27-38

The first 3 teams appear to be set, the 4-5 match up will constantly change. Spots 7 and 8 will go to the teams that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia

Chicago edges closer, ties the Hawkss, 1/2 game behind New Jersey

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Lakers-Warriors
Rockets-Mavs
Spurs-Suns
Hornets-Jazz
Celtics-Nets
Pistons-76ers
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors
Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta is tied with the Bulls, 1/2 game behind the Nets. Lottery position: 10

Lakers 45-19
Rockets 44-20
Hornets 44-20
Jazz 42-23
Spurs 44-21
Suns 43-22
Mavs 42-23
Warriors 40-24

Here are the current East playoff teams: No change here. Toronto is slipping, and could fall if the Wiz get hot.

Celtics 51-13
Pistons 47-18
Magic 43-24
Cavs 37-29
Raptors 34-31
Wizards 32-32
76ers 32-34
Nets 27-38

The first 3 teams appear to be set, the 4-5 match up will constantly change. Spots 7 and 8 will go to the teams that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee
Philadelphia

No change at the bottom

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Lakers-Warriors
Rockets-Mavs
Hornets-Suns
Spurs-Jazz
Celtics-Nets
Pistons-76ers
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors
Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta is tied with the Netsbut lose the tiebreaker. Lottery position: 11

Rockets 46-20
Rockets 45-21
Hornets 44-21
Jazz 42-24
Suns 44-22
Spurs 44-22
Mavs 44-23
Warriors 41-24

Here are the current East playoff teams: No change here. The 5-7 teams are bunching up. The 76ers could end up #5 the way they are playing.

Celtics 52-13
Pistons 48-18
Magic 44-24
Cavs 38-29
Raptors 34-32
Wizards 33-32
76ers 33-34
Nets 28-38

The first 4 teams appear to be set, there is a battle shaping up for the 5-6-7 slots. Slot 8 will go to the team that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Rockets-Warriors
Lakers-Mavs
Hornets-Spurs
Suns-Jazz
Celtics-Nets
Pistons-76ers
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors

Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta is tied with the Nets but lose the tiebreaker. Lottery position: 11

Go Nets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go Bulls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nets, Bulls and Hawks all play each other this week, I think so.  Hopefully, something good happens!

Rockets 46-20
Lakers 45-21
Hornets 45-21
Jazz 45-24
Suns 44-22
Spurs 44-23
Mavs 44-23
Warriors 41-24

Here are the current East playoff teams: No change here. Atlanta moves up to 8th with the win over the hapless Knicks.

Celtics 52-13
Pistons 48-18
Magic 45-24
Cavs 38-30
Raptors 34-33
Wizards 33-33
76ers 33-34
Hawks 29-38

The first 4 teams appear to be set, there is a battle shaping up for the 5-6-7 slots. Slot 8 will go to the team that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Rockets-Warriors
Lakers-Mavs
Hornets-Spurs
Suns-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-76ers
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors

Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta moves into the 8th playoff spot in the East with a win. Lottery position: 15

Rockets 46-21
Lakers 46-21
Hornets 45-21
Jazz 45-24
Suns 45-22
Spurs 44-23
Mavs 44-24
Warriors 41-25

Here are the current East playoff teams: No change here. Celtics keep rolling by smashing the Rockets' streak.

Celtics 54-13
Pistons 49-18
Magic 45-24
Cavs 38-30
Raptors 34-33
Wizards 33-33
76ers 33-34
Hawks 29-38

The first 4 teams appear to be set, there is a battle shaping up for the 5-6-7 slots. Slot 8 will go to the team that gets hot at the end from this group:

Atlanta
Indiana
New Jersey
Charlotte
Milwaukee

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Rockets-Warriors
Lakers-Mavs
Hornets-Spurs
Suns-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-76ers
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors

Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta remains in the 8th playoff spot in the East with a loss by the Nets. Lottery position: 15

'And they're coming up on the final turn with Paul's Buzz pushing ahead by a nose. Nipping at his heels is Mamba, followed closely by the Spacemen, who are neck and neck with the Nashmobile. A length back are Bowen's Bums, the Dirk Machine, and bringing up the rear is Nellie's Stallion. Two and a half lengths out of the money is the Prospector, who was unsuccessful at keeping the Philadelphias away from his gold nuggets.'

David Stern doesn't deserve this magnificent season. Houston loses again, 1/2 game separates the top 5 as the Hornets take over the top spot. What a race! Rox tied with Phoenix for third, but Houston gets the tiebreaker. The game coming up in Phoenix is for 3rd place!

Hornets 46-21
Lakers 46-21
Rockets 46-22
Jazz 45-24
Suns 46-22
Spurs 44-23
Mavs 44-24
Warriors 42-25

Here are the current East playoff teams: The race here ia for 5-6-7, where 1 game separates the entries, and for 8th, where the Nets take over after beating back Atlanta.

Celtics 54-13
Pistons 49-19
Magic 45-25
Cavs 39-30
Raptors 35-33
Wizards 34-33
76ers 34-34
Nets 29-39

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Hornets-Warriors
Lakers-Mavs
Rockets-Spurs
Suns-Jazz
Celtics-Nets
Pistons-76ers
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-Raptors

Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta falls to 9th in the East. Lottery position: 11

Lakers 48-21
Hornets 46-21
Rockets 47-22
Jazz 45-25
Suns 46-22
Spurs 46-23
Mavs 44-25
Warriors 42-26

Here are the current East playoff teams: Surprise, Surprise. A change other than 7 and 8. Washing moves into the #5 slot as Toronto's slump continues. Atlanta moves back into the 8th spot as the Nets lose again..

Celtics 55-13
Pistons 49-19
Magic 46-25
Cavs 40-30
Wizards 35-33
Raptors 35-34
76ers 34-35
Hawks 29-39

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Lakers-Warriors
Hornets-Mavs
Rockets-Spurs
Suns-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-76ers
Magic-Raptors
Cavs-Wizards

Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta jumps into playoff land by virtue of the Nets loss. Lottery position: 15

All our main competitors won and the NETS lost.

Hawk42 - You're FIRED!

The SUNS - NOW THE HOTTEST TEAM IN THE NBA!

Hornets 47-21
Lakers 48-22
Suns 47-22
Jazz 46-25
Rockets 47-23
Spurs 47-23
Mavs 44-26
Warriors 43-26

Here are the current East playoff teams: No changes. Raptors continue their free-fall, now tied with the Sixers, but with a tie-breaker. They could fall farther. Nets and Pacers tied for 9th, 1 1/2 games off the pace set by Atlanta. Portland (37-33) would be 5th in the east, but are 10th in the west. Sacramento would even make the playoffs in the woeful East.

Celtics 55-14
Pistons 49-20
Magic 46-26
Cavs 40-31
Wizards 36-33
Raptors 35-35
76ers 35-35
Hawks 30-39

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Hornets-Warriors
Lakers-Mavs
Suns-Spurs
Rockets-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-76ers
Magic-Raptors
Cavs-Wizards

Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta is still in 8th as the Nets continue their losing ways. Lottery position: 15

Lakers 49-22
Lakers 47-21
Rockets 48-23
Jazz 46-25
Suns 47-23
Spurs 47-23
Mavs 44-26
Warriors 43-27

Here are the current East playoff teams: Philadelphia passes up the Raptors for 6th.

Celtics 55-15
Pistons 50-20
Magic 46-26
Cavs 40-31
Wizards 36-33
76ers 36-35
Raptors 35-35
Hawks 30-39

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Lakers-Warriors
Hornets-Mavs
Rockets-Spurs
Suns-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-Raptors
Magic-76ers
Cavs-Wizards

Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta is still in 8th as the Nets continue their losing ways. Lottery position: 15

I want to see:

1. SUNS SUNS SUNS SUN

and

8. NETS NETS NETS
   
9. Hawks

I can't help it if Carter has become the most overrated talent in the league.

Hornets 48-21
Lakers 49-22
Rockets 48-23
Jazz 47-25
Spurs 48-23
Suns 47-23
Mavs 45-26
Warriors 43-27

Here are the current East playoff teams: No change here, but the Sixers are creeping up on the #5 spot.

Celtics 55-15
Pistons 50-20
Magic 46-27
Cavs 40-31
Wizards 36-34
76ers 36-35
Raptors 35-35
Hawks 30-40

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Hornets-Warriors
Lakers-Mavs
Rockets-Suns
Spurs-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-Raptors
Magic-76ers
Cavs-Wizards

Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta is still in 8th, but NJ moves to within 1/2 game as 2 games separate 8-11. A slump by the Hawks could give the Suns the 9th pick. Hawks play in Milwaukee tonight. Go Bucks! Lottery position: 15

Hornets 49-21
Rockets 49-23
Lakers 49-23
Jazz 47-25
Spurs 49-23
Suns 47-24
Mavs 45-26
Warriors 43-27

Here are the current East playoff teams: No change here, but the Sixers are creeping up on the #5 spot.

Celtics 56-15
Pistons 50-21
Magic 46-27
Cavs 40-32
Wizards 37-34
76ers 37-35
Raptors 36-35
Hawks 31-40

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Hornets-Warriors
Rockets-Mavs
Lakers-Suns
Spurs-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-Raptors
Magic-76ers
Cavs-Wizards

Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta is still in 8th, now 1 1/2 games ahead of New Jersey. Lottery position: 15

Hornets 49-21
Lakers 49-23
Rockets 49-23
Jazz 47-25
Spurs 49-23
Suns 47-24
Mavs 45-27
Warriors 44-27

Here are the current East playoff teams: No change here, but the Sixers are creeping up on the #5 spot.

Celtics 56-15
Pistons 51-21
Magic 46-27
Cavs 40-32
Wizards 37-34
76ers 37-35
Raptors 36-35
Hawks 31-40

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Hornets-Warriors
Lakers-Mavs
Rockets-Suns
Spurs-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-Raptors
Magic-76ers
Cavs-Wizards

Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta is still in 8th, now 1 1/2 games ahead of New Jersey. Lottery position: 15

Hornets 49-22
Spurs 50-23
Lakers 49-24
Jazz 48-25
Rockets 49-23
Suns 49-24
Mavs 45-27
Nuggets 44-28

Here are the current East playoff teams: No change here.

Celtics 57-15
Pistons 52-21
Magic 47-27
Cavs 40-33
Wizards 38-34
Raptors 37-35
76ers 37-36
Hawks 32-40

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Hornets-Nuggets
Spurs-Mavs
Lakers-Suns
Rockets-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-76ers
Magic-Raptors
Cavs-Wizards

Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta is still in 8th, now 2 games ahead of New Jersey. Lottery position: 15

Wizards are hot and playing the FAKERS.

7th Ranked DALLAS plays 9th Ranked GOLDEN STATE in a matchup against teams that may not make the POs.

Hornets 50-22
Spurs 51-23
Lakers 50-24
Jazz 48-26
Suns 49-24
Rockets 49-24
Nuggets 45-28
Mavs 45-28

Here are the current East playoff teams: No change here.

Celtics 58-15
Pistons 52-21
Magic 47-27
Cavs 41-33
Wizards 38-35
Raptors 37-36
76ers 37-37
Hawks 33-40

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Hornets-Mavs
Spurs-Nuggets
Lakers-Rockets
Suns-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-76ers
Magic-Raptors
Cavs-Wizards

Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta is still in 8th, now 2 1/2 games ahead of New Jersey. Phoenix hurt their ppick by beating the Nets while the Hawks whip Isiah's team. Lottery position: 15

(http://scoreboard.msnbc.com/msnbc/main.asp?frames=0&cat=BS&sport=nba&gamenum=2007121021).

With all the commotion about the trade, if these games were wins, the suns would be sitting pretty in the top spot with a 52-21 record.  I am not even mentioning the clipper game, or the first Houston game, lost in irritating fashion before the Rox were playing well.

Hornets 50-22
Spurs 51-23
Lakers 50-24
Jazz 49-26
Suns 50-24
Rockets 49-24
Mavs 46-28
Warriors 45-28

Here are the current East playoff teams: No change here.

Celtics 58-15
Pistons 52-21
Magic 47-27
Cavs 41-33
Wizards 38-36
Raptors 38-36
76ers 37-37
Hawks 34-40

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Hornets-Warriors
Spurs-Mavss
Lakers-Rockets
Suns-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-76ers
Magic-Raptors
Cavs-Wizards

Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta is still in the 8th playoff spot in the East, now 3 games ahead of New Jersey. The Hawks are making this a non-race, plastering Memphis last night. Draft position: 15

Hornets 51-22
Spurs 52-23
Lakers 50-24
Jazz 49-26
Suns 50-25
Rockets 49-25
Mavs 46-28
Nuggets 46-29

Here are the current East playoff teams: No change here.

Celtics 59-15
Pistons 53-21
Magic 47-28
Cavs 41-33
Wizards 38-36
Raptors 38-36
76ers 38-37
Hawks 34-40

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Hornets-Nuggets
Spurs-Mavs
Lakers-Rockets
Suns-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-76ers
Magic-Raptors
Cavs-Wizards

Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta is still in the 8th playoff spot in the East, now 3 games ahead of New Jersey. The Hawks are making this a non-race, plastering Memphis last night. Draft position: 15

Hornets 52-22
Spurs 52-23
Lakers 51-24
Jazz 50-26
Suns 50-25
Rockets 49-25
Mavs 47-28
Nuggets 46-29

Here are the current East playoff teams: Raps move back into 5th ahead of the Wiz, who fall to 7th behind the 76ers.

Celtics 60-15
Pistons 53-21
Magic 47-28
Cavs 42-33
Raptors 38-37
76ers 38-37
Wizards 38-37
Hawks 35-40

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Hornets-Nuggets
Spurs-Mavs
Lakers-Rockets
Suns-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-Wizards
Magic-76ers
Cavs-Raptors

Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta has all but clinched the last playoff position, barring a total collapse and unlikely surge by the Nets or Pacers. No lottery pick here. Draft position: 15

Hornets 52-22
Spurs 52-23
Lakers 51-24
Jazz 50-26
Suns 50-25
Rockets 50-25
Mavs 47-28
Nuggets 46-29

Here are the current East playoff teams: 5-6-7 jumble (SOS change?).

Celtics 60-15
Pistons 53-21
Magic 47-28
Cavs 42-34
Wizards 38-37
Raptors 38-37
76ers 38-37
Hawks 35-40

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Hornets-Nuggets
Spurs-Mavs
Lakers-Rockets
Suns-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-76ers
Magic-Raptors
Cavs-Wizards

Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta has all but clinched the last playoff position, barring a total collapse and unlikely surge by the Nets or Pacers. No lottery pick here. Draft position: 15

Hornets 53-22
Spurs 52-24
Lakers 52-24
Jazz 51-26
Suns 51-25
Rockets 51-25
Mavs 47-29
Nuggets 46-29

Here are the current East playoff teams: 76ers move up to #5, and Raptors are in danger of falling close to Atlanta

Celtics 60-15
Pistons 54-21
Magic 47-28
Cavs 42-34
76ers 39-37
Wizards 39-37
Raptors 38-37
Hawks 35-41

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Hornets-Nuggets
Spurs-Mavs
Lakers-Rockets
Suns-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-Raptors
Magic-Wizards
Cavs-76ers

Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta has all but clinched the last playoff position, barring a total collapse and unlikely surge by the Nets or Pacers. No lottery pick here. Draft position: 15

Hornets 54-22
Spurs 52-24
Lakers 53-24
Jazz 51-26
Rockets 52-25
Suns 51-26
Mavs 48-29
Nuggets 46-31

Here are the current East playoff teams: 76ers and wizards swap #5 and #6.

Celtics 61-15
Pistons 55-21
Magic 48-29
Cavs 42-35
Wizards 40-37
76ers 39-38
Raptors 38-39
Hawks 36-41

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Hornets-Nuggets
Lakers-Mavs
Spurs-Suns
Rockets-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-Raptors
Magic-76ers
Cavs-Wizards

Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta has all but clinched the last playoff position, barring a total collapse and unlikely surge by the Nets or Pacers. With an improbable surge and continued Totonto collapse, they could pass Toronto, giving the Suns the 16th pick. No lottery pick here. Draft position: 15

Hornets 55-23
Lakers 53-25
Spurs 53-25
Jazz 52-26
Rockets 53-25
Suns 53-26
Mavs 49-29
Nuggets 47-31

Here are the current East playoff teams: 76ers and wizards swap #5 and #6.

Celtics 62-16
Pistons 55-23
Magic 49-29
Cavs 43-35
Wizards 41-37
76ers 40-38
Raptors 39-39
Hawks 36-42

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Hornets-Nuggets
Lakers-Mavs
Spurs-Suns
Rockets-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-Raptors
Magic-76ers
Cavs-Wizards

Atlanta pick watch: Indiana is making a late surge, with 4 games remaining for each team, and the Pacers holding the tiebreaker. No lottery pick here. Draft position: 15

Hornets 55-23
Lakers 54-25
Spurs 53-25
Jazz 52-27
Rockets 53-25
Suns 53-26
Mavs 50-29
Nuggets 48-31

Here are the current East playoff teams: No change. positions 5-7 can change tonight with the wiz, Raps, and Sixers playing.

Celtics 62-16
Pistons 55-23
Magic 49-29
Cavs 43-35
Wizards 41-37
76ers 40-38
Raptors 39-39
Hawks 36-42

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Hornets-Nuggets
Lakers-Mavs
Spurs-Suns
Rockets-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-Raptors
Magic-76ers
Cavs-Wizards

Atlanta pick watch: Indiana is making a late surge, with 4 games remaining for each team, and the Pacers holding the tiebreaker. No lottery pick here. Draft position: 15

Lakers 56-25
Hornets 55-25
Spurs 54-26
Jazz 53-27
Rockets 54-26
Suns 53-27
Mavs 50-31
Nuggets 49-32

Here are the current East playoff teams: Raptors and sixers switch positions.

Celtics 64-16
Pistons 57-23
Magic 50-30
Cavs 44-36
Wizards 42-38
Raptors 40-40
76ers 40-40
Hawks 37-43

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Lakers-Nuggets
Hornets-Mavs
Spurs-Suns
Rockets-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-76ers
Magic-Raptors
Cavs-Wizards

Atlanta pick watch: Indiana has a faint hope, but being behind by 2 with 2 games left, have to hope for a miracle, and the Pacers holding the tiebreaker. It looks like there will be no lottery pick here. Draft position: 15

Lakers 56-25
Hornets 55-25
Spurs 55-26
Jazz 54-27
Rockets 54-27
Suns 54-27
Mavs 50-31
Nuggets 49-32

Here are the current East playoff teams: No changes.

Celtics 65-16
Pistons 57-23
Magic 50-30
Cavs 45-36
Wizards 43-38
Raptors 41-40
76ers 40-41
Hawks 37-43

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Lakers-Nuggets
Hornets-Mavs
Spurs-Suns
Rockets-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-76ers
Magic-Raptors
Cavs-Wizards

Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta has clinched the final East playoff spot. No lottery pick here. Draft position: 15

Lakers 57-25
Hornets 56-25
Spurs 55-26
Jazz 54-27
Rockets 54-27
Suns 54-27
Mavs 50-31
Nuggets 49-32

Here are the current East playoff teams: No changes.

Celtics 65-16
Pistons 58-23
Magic 51-30
Cavs 45-36
Wizards 43-38
Raptors 41-40
76ers 40-41
Hawks 37-44

Matchups
Here are the potential matchups if the playoffs started today (home court advantage first):

Lakers-Nuggets
Hornets-Mavs
Spurs-Suns
Rockets-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-76ers
Magic-Raptors
Cavs-Wizards

Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta has clinched the final East playoff spot. No lottery pick here. Draft position: 15

4/17 update

No changes.

Lakers 57-25
Hornets 56-26
Spurs 56-26
Jazz 54-28
Rockets 55-27
Suns 55-27
Mavs 51-31
Nuggets 50-32

Here are the current East playoff teams: No changes.

Celtics 66-16
Pistons 59-23
Magic 52-30
Cavs 45-37
Wizards 43-39
Raptors 41-41
76ers 40-42
Hawks 37-45

Matchups
Here are the matchups for the playoffs (home court advantage first):

Lakers-Nuggets
Hornets-Mavs
Spurs-Suns
Rockets-Jazz
Celtics-Hawks
Pistons-76ers
Magic-Raptors
Cavs-Wizards

Atlanta pick watch: Atlanta has made the playoffs. No lottery pick here. Draft position: 15