- The Associated Press
Decision Day arrives for Suns, Blazers, Grizzlies and Spurs
A team is going to reach the Western Conference playoffs with a losing record for the first time in 23 years, which ordinarily would not be exciting news. On Thursday, four teams - Portland, Memphis, Phoenix and San Antonio - will finally decide which two clubs get spots in the play-in series to determine the No. 8 seed in the West playoffs. Portland and Memphis control their fates, while Phoenix and San Antonio must win and get help.
- Yahoo Sports
One day career-high offer: Get the Dame 6, Damian Lillard's latest signature shoe for $61 at Adidas
The promotion expires at 11:59 p.m. PT Wednesday.
- Sporting News
Damian Lillard's 61-point performance shows college years didn’t diminish his 'upside'
Analytics are telling teams that the age of players entering the league matters relative to their success, but there are ways to make numbers tell the story you want.
NBA Northwest Standings
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 25 | .648 | 9.5 | |
| 43 | 27 | .614 | 12.0 | |
| 43 | 28 | .606 | 12.5 | |
| 34 | 39 | .466 | 22.5 | |
| 19 | 45 | .297 | 33.0 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division