NBA East/West Standings Update (March 22nd)

2 months ago

NBA East/West Standings Update (March 22nd)

Raptors remain despite the loss to Phoenix who are 4 games back from 6th. Minnesota's win over Boston leads to a three-way tie with Houston and Denver of being 2.5 GB from Lakers for 3rd. Knicks are 0.5 GB of the 2nd seed from Boston. Nuggets are still 5th at 44-28, Blazers are 9th. Kings-Nets are eliminated from Playoff contention.

By Samir Mehdi

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