The NBA playoff picture will come into clearer view each day between now and the end of the regular season on Sunday. In the meantime, we will provide detailed daily updates on the landscape, including magic numbers, relevant tiebreakers and the stakes for every day's slate of games.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
1. Denver Nuggets (56-24)
Clinched playoff berth
Net rating: 5.4
Remaining schedule: @SAS, @MEM
Highest possible finish: No.