The Western Conference is going to have a wild finish. With only 18 games remaining, the New Orleans Pelicans find themselves in a three-way tie with the Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers for the ninth seed.
All three are just 3.5 games back of Memphis, who has struggled of late, winning just four of their last 10 games.
Memphis lost to the Orlando Magic last night, so all three teams were able to gain ground, as the Trail Blazers won and the Kings and New Orleans Pelicans had a night off.
The Chase for 8th
The final spot for the Western Conference playoffs won’t likely be decided until the last day, with as many as five teams still in with a chance.