The 2023-24 NBA regular season has come to an end, with only about 10 games left for each team. The battle for playoff spots and play-offs has also become fierce. Among them, the competition in the Western Conference is particularly fierce.In particular, the 11th-place Rockets were full of “fuel” at the end of the season. Their 11-game winning streak made the Lakers and Warriors “frustrated.” “NOWnews Today’s News” also helps readers analyze and sort out the latest situation in the play-offs.
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▲The Houston Rockets are gradually approaching the playoffs due to Jalen Green’s explosive performance. (Photo/AP/Dazhi Image)🏀Analysis of the Western District War Situation:
Currently, there is only about 6 games between the 6th to 11th places in the Western Conference. Although the Mavericks are temporarily ranked 6th, they are only 1-2 games ahead of the 8th-place Kings. They may fall into the play-offs at any time, or even suffer a losing streak. , and may fall out of the top 10.
The Lakers and Warriors are like brothers, constantly hovering in the 9th and 10th places in the Western Conference. If the final rankings remain unchanged, the two teams will face huge pressure to win two games in a row in the playoffs to advance to the playoffs. Therefore, at the end of the regular season We must strive to reach the top.
The Rockets are currently in a hot state. With an 11-game winning streak, they are expected to buck the trend and become a dark horse. The Warriors are currently in the most dangerous situation. They have only a 50% winning rate in the past 10 games and are only 1 game ahead of the Rockets. They may fall out of the playoffs at any time.
🔥The 6th to 11th place finishers in the West Division are still subject to schedule strength: (updated to 3/30, schedule strength is based on the last 10 games)
📌Lone Ranger: (Schedule strength 0.471)
Strong opponents in the future: Thunder,King(win)Heat, Warriors 2, Rockets 2
Weak opponents in the future: Pistons, Hornets, Hawks
Short comment: The two games against the Warriors are the most critical. If they can win against the Kings, they have a high chance of staying in sixth place.
📌Suns: (Schedule strength 0.639)
Strong opponents in the future:Thunder (defeated)Timberwolves 2, Clippers 2, Pelicans 2, Cavaliers 1, Kings 1
Weak opponents in the future: None
Short comment: What do you mean? Sorry! The Suns have a tough schedule! It’s a good achievement if the winning rate exceeds 5
📌Kings: (Schedule Strength 0.549)
Strong opponents in the future: Celtics, Thunder, Clippers, Pelicans, Knicks,The Lone Ranger (defeated)
Weak opponents in the future: Trail Blazers, Nets, Jazz
Short comment: Sitting at 7 and watching 6, first get into the play-offs, and strive for sixth place in the Western Conference, and directly get tickets for the playoffs.
📌Lakers: (Schedule strength 0.460)
Strong opponents in the future: Timberwolves, Pelicans, Cavaliers,Pacer (defeated),warrior
Weak opponents in the future: Wizards, Grizzlies, Raptors, Nets
Short comment: Bitter first and then sweet! The Lakers have the toughest schedule in the league this season. They can relax a little at the end of the regular season, and the Lakers battle will set off the final climax.
📌Warriors: (Schedule strength 0.442)
Strong opponents in the future: Pelicans, Mavericks 2, Lakers, Rockets
Weak opponents in the future: Spurs,Hornets (win)Pioneers, Jazz 2
Short comment: The intensity of the remaining games is the fourth lowest in the league. The Warriors have remained competitive against strong teams this season. They often lose by less than 5 points. The overall strength is still good. If you encounter the Rockets, you must fight to the death. If you encounter five weak teams, you must win as much as possible.
📌Rockets: (schedule strength 0.521)
Strong opponents in the future: Timberwolves, Clippers, Mavericks 2, Magic, Heat, Warriors
Weak opponents in the future: Pioneers,Jazz (win)Jazz 2
Short comment: With the blessing of 10 consecutive victories, the outlook is bullish, but the upcoming schedule is difficult, and there is pressure to lose every game. It is not easy to be a dark horse.
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▲The Celtics are the first team to enter the playoffs this season and have secured the first seed early. (Photo/AP/Dazhi Image)🏀Analysis of the battle situation in the Eastern District:
The situation in the Eastern Conference can be described as “the overall situation is determined.” The Celtics stand out and have already determined their position as the first seed. The 11th-place Nets in the play-offs are struggling. They are 6 games away from the 10th-place Hawks, and there is little chance of a comeback.
The focus of the Eastern Conference is on the playoff positioning battle. Currently, both the Heat and the Sixers have a chance to grab the 6th seed. The winning margin remains within 2 games. Can the Pacers consolidate the 6th place and even surpass the Magic to usurp the 5th seed? Worth observing.
🔥The 6-8th place in the East Division remains to be sorted out based on schedule strength: (Wins and losses are updated to 3/30, schedule strength is based on the last 10 games)
📌 Pacers: (schedule strength 0.493)
Strong opponents in the future: Thunder, Cavaliers,Lakers (win)Heat
Weak opponents in the future: Raptors, Nets 2, Hawks
Short comment: Boom! Score as much as you like! As the team with the highest score in a single game in the league, scoring is the best weapon to win.
📌Sixers: (Schedule strength 0.427)
Strong opponents in the future: Thunder,Knight (defeated)Magic, Heat
Weak opponents in the future: Pistons, Spurs, Raptors, Grizzlies, Nets
Short comment: It can be called the “soft tomorrow” of the Eastern Conference. The intensity of the future schedule is very soft, second only to the Pistons. If we can seize the opportunity, there is a chance to rise to sixth place.
📌Heat: (Schedule strength 0.435)
Strong opponents in the future: Knicks, Mavericks, Pacers, Sixers, Rockets
Weak opponents in the future: wizards,Pioneer (win)Tyrannosaurus 2, Eagle
Short comment: The future schedule is also very soft, but the Heat seem to be able to adapt to the situation in any position in the playoffs. Don’t forget the legendary legend of the strongest eight.
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2024-03-30 18:38:12
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