If the NBA Playoffs started today, the Trail Blazers would own the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference. If they drop Sunday’s game against the Mavericks, they will run the risk of dropping out of the current postseason picture. On the other end of the spectrum, a four-game winning streak and some help would put coach Terry Stotts’ squad in position to be the No. 1 seed.
Needless to say, the competition in the Western Conference is extremely tight. In fact, it is historically close. The Ringer’s Zach Kram compiled all the records for teams through 30 games going back to the 2004-05 season.