The NBA playoff picture will come into clearer view each day between now and the end of the regular season on April 14. In the meantime, we will provide detailed daily updates on the landscape, including magic numbers, strength of schedule, relevant tiebreakers and the stakes for every day's slate of games.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
1. Denver Nuggets (53-23)
Clinched playoff berth
Projected record: 57-25
Net rating: 5.0
Remaining schedule: @LAC, ATL, @UTA, MIN, @SAS, @MEM