On April 10, the NBA regular season ended with 14 games. After this game day, two more teams in the West have locked up playoff spots, namely the Clippers and the Mavericks. At present, there are 5 teams in the Wild West that have confirmed their participation in the playoffs, and only one of the last spots left in the direct line-up is left.
The last playoff spot in the West will be between the Pelicans, Suns, Kings, Lakers and Warriors. From the Pelicans in 6th place to the Warriors in 10th place, there are only 3 wins separating the 5 teams at the moment, and every game that follows will be crucial for these teams.
The Pelicans currently have a one-game advantage and they are in charge of the battle for a straight spot. As long as they win all three of their last three games, they will be guaranteed to qualify directly for the playoffs.
After the Suns suffered a two-game losing streak, the situation took a turn for the worse. The Suns currently have a 46-33 record and will face the Clippers, Kings and Timberwolves next up against every game.
The Kings are currently two wins behind the Pelicans in sixth place, and they will face the Pelicans, Suns and Trail Blazers respectively, and a direct confrontation with the Pelicans and Suns will be decisive.
The Lakers have suffered two straight losses after losing to the Warriors, 2.5 wins behind the Pelicans, who are sixth in the West. With only two games left in the regular season, the Lakers are aiming for a sixth, and they need to avoid falling to 10th place and try to finish in the top eight.
The Warriors are only 0.5 wins behind the Lakers after two consecutive wins, and the last three Warriors opponents are the Trail Blazers, Pelicans and Jazz.
Pelicans' last 3 games: Kings (away), Warriors (away), Lakers (home)
Suns' last 3 games: Clippers (A), Kings (A), Timberwolves (A)
Kings' final 3 schedules: Pelicans (home), Suns (home), Trail Blazers (home)
Lakers' last 2 games: Grizzlies (away), Pelicans (away)
Warriors' final 3 games: Trail Blazers (away), Pelicans (home), Jazz (home)