Pelicans and Suns Battle for Final Playoff Spot, Play-In Round Set
Pelicans Hold Slim Edge Over Suns
The New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns are locked in a tight battle for the sixth and final guaranteed playoff spot in the Western Conference. With just two games remaining in the regular season, the Pelicans currently hold a one-game advantage over the Suns, with a 48-32 record compared to Phoenix's 47-33.
Suns Can Regain Sixth Spot
The Suns have a chance to move back up to sixth place on Wednesday, when they face the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, they will need the Pelicans to lose their game against the Los Angeles Lakers in order to leapfrog them in the standings. Phoenix owns the head-to-head tiebreaker over New Orleans, so a win on Wednesday combined with a Pelicans loss would give them the edge.
Pelicans Control Destiny
Despite the Suns' hopes, the Pelicans hold the key to their own playoff fate. They own the tiebreaker over the Sacramento Kings, who are two games behind them with three games remaining. This means that a Pelicans win over the Lakers on Wednesday would secure them a spot in the playoffs, regardless of what the Suns do.
Play-In Round Looms
Behind the sixth-place battle, the three teams poised for the play-in round are set. The Lakers, Warriors, and Kings will compete for the seventh, eighth, and ninth seeds, respectively. The Lakers currently hold the seventh spot with a 49-31 record, while the Warriors are eighth at 47-33 and the Kings are ninth at 46-34.
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