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NBA Playoff Picture 2023: Updated Standings,
The Lakers still find themselves in 11th place in the Western Conference and likely without LeBron James for an extended period going forward. It isn't ideal. But a play-in tournament berth is still within striking distance, with the Lakers a half-game back of both the Utah Jazz and New Orleans Pelicans.
Below, we'll break down the updated standings after the big win.
Eastern Conference Standings
Milwaukee Bucks: 45-18
Boston Celtics: 45-19
Philadelphia 76ers: 41-22
Cleveland Cavaliers: 40-26
New York Knicks: 38-27
Brooklyn Nets: 35-28
Miami Heat: 34-31
Atlanta Hawks: 32-32
Toronto Raptors: 32-33
Washington Wizards: 30-33
Indiana Pacers: 29-36
Chicago Bulls: 29-36
Orlando Magic: 27-37
Charlotte Hornets: 20-45
Detroit Pistons: 15-49
Western Conference Standings
Denver Nuggets: 45-19
Memphis Grizzlies: 38-24
Sacramento Kings: 37-26
Phoenix Suns: 36-29
Golden State Warriors: 34-31
Minnesota Timberwolves: 34-32
Dallas Mavericks: 33-32
Los Angeles Clippers: 33-33
Utah Jazz: 31-33
New Orleans Pelicans: 31-33
Los Angeles Lakers: 31-34
Oklahoma City Thunder: 29-34
Portland Trail Blazers: 29-34
San Antonio Spurs: 16-48
Houston Rockets: 14-49
In the Eastern Conference there are three races worth watching: The battle for the top seed between the Bucks and Celtics, the battle for the No. 6 seed and an automatic playoff berth, and the jumble of teams fighting for a play-in berth.
Home-court advantage will be important between two teams as evenly matched as the Celtics and Bucks (or if the emerging 76ers sneak into the conference finals). They play for the final time on March 30. Consider that must-watch television.
Can the new-look Nets hold on to the No. 6 seed? It may be an uphill battle without any superstars to guide them, especially if the Heat or Hawks finally hit their stride this season.
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