Today's look at the NBA's Western Conference playoff picture:
| PLAYOFF TEAMS | ||
| Team | Record | Games behind |
| 1. Houston | 64-15 | |
| 2. Golden State | 57-22 | 7 |
| 3. Portland | 48-31 | 16 |
| 4. Utah | 46-33 | 18 |
| 5. New Orleans | 45-34 | 19 |
| 6. San Antonio | 45-34 | 19 |
| 7. Oklahoma City | 45-34 | 19 |
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