Updated Playoff Picture, Bracket Heading Into Closing Games

NBA StandingsThe Los Angeles Lakers (9-2) cruised past the Golden State Warriors (2-10) a hundred and twenty-ninety four at Staples Heart Wednesday night time. It is onerous to learn how good the Lakers might be in terms of the regular season. They do not have the depth of among the different elite groups within the West, however they do have LeBron James. I feel that the Lakers will probably be a borderline high-three seed in the West. That’s merely due to load administration. Davis and James seemingly will relaxation sporadically all year long with neither playing 75+ games. However, their seed won’t reflect how harmful of a staff they’re going to truly be within the postseason.

Some things by no means change. But some things really do. Witness the Trail Blazers, who’re always good for 28-30 wins at home. And these Blazers have carried out it primarily with a dominant backcourt …