Today's look at the NBA's Western Conference playoff picture:
| PLAYOFF TEAMS | ||
| Team | Record | Games behind |
| 1. Houston | 60-14 | |
| 2. Golden State | 54-19 | 5.5 |
| 3. Portland | 45-28 | 14.5 |
| 4. Oklahoma City | 44-31 | 16.5 |
| 5. New Orleans | 43-31 | 17 |
| 6. San Antonio | 43-31 | 17 |
| 7. Utah | 42-32 | 18 |
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