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The play-in tournament has allowed teams who may have endured one or two unlucky stretches in the season to make up for that with a shot at the playoffs. It has also created more intrigue at the end of the season, especially with teams who are hoping to be competitive. The West has been a maze this season, and the play-in tournament picture is going to come down to the wire.
Below we take a look at the Western Conference play-in picture.
Western Conference Play-In Picture
5. Los Angeles Clippers
6. Golden State Warriors
Play-in tournament
7. Minnesota Timberwolves (1 game back from No. 6 seed)
8. Dallas Mavericks (1 GB)
9. Utah Jazz (2 GB)
10. Oklahoma City Thunder (2 GB)
On the outside looking in
11. Los Angeles Lakers (2 game back from No. 6 seed)
12. New Orleans Pelicans (2 GB)
13. Portland Trail Blazers (4 GB)
Key Games This Week
Lakers vs. Pelicans - 3/14
Warriors vs. Clippers - 3/15
Mavericks vs. Lakers - 3/17
Clippers vs. Trail Blazers - 3/19