The NBA’s race to the playoffs is coming down to the wire. The eight teams from the Western Conference heading into the playoffs have been decided, as well as five teams from the Eastern Conference.
With three spots remaining in the East, five teams remain in-play for those remaining spots: the Detroit Pistons (6th), Brooklyn Nets (7th), Miami Heat (8th), Orlando Magic (9th) and Charlotte Hornets (10th).
Here is the breakdown of the likelihood of each potential team making the playoffs.
Charlotte Hornets:
The Hornets are sitting at 35-42 with five games left on their schedule.