Following Thursday’s victory over the Nuggets, the Trial Blazers have created a slight cushion between themselves and the other teams vying for the No. 9 spot in the Western Conference. Along with increasing their chances of forcing a play-in series with the No. 8 seed, the Blazers are now in position to push the Grizzlies out of that spot all together. With those factors in mind, here is a look at the current standings in the Western Conference race.
But first, here are the basics for this year’s playoffs race in regards to the teams poised to finish at No.