The Nuggets are now tied with Memphis for the 4th seed and are a game behind the Clippers. If the Nuggets end up withe 4th seed they would most likely play Memphis. They have won the season series against Memphis 3-1. They are likely to jump the Grizzlies in the standings which would mean the Nuggets get home court advantage where they are nearly unbeatable.
The real prize is the third seed. They would have to catch the Clippers who have a fairly easy schedule. The Nuggets are only a game behind them and they own the tie breaker. If they caught LA and ended up with the third seed, they would most likely play Golden State first which should be an easy series win. Golden State was hot, but they have faltered as of late and they do not look like a quality playoff team.
Obviously the third seed would be ideal, but I have to be real and say that the Clippers would be hard to catch considering their schedule. The Nuggets can lose a maximum of four games for the rest of the season in order to keep the three seed close.
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