As the NBA regular season comes to a close, the Denver Nuggets are gearing up for a playoff run. With a strong team and a favorable schedule, the Nuggets are looking to make a deep postseason push. In this article, we'll take a look at the updated playoff standings, scenarios, and schedule for Denver.
Current Standings
The Denver Nuggets are currently sitting in the 3rd seed in the Western Conference, with a record of 45-24. They are just a few games behind the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers, who are tied for the top spot in the conference. The Nuggets have been playing well, with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games.
Playoff Scenarios
The Nuggets have a few different playoff scenarios that could play out. If they can maintain their current seeding, they would face off against the 6th seeded team in the Western Conference in the first round of the playoffs. Currently, that team would be the Utah Jazz. However, if the Nuggets can move up to the 2nd seed, they would face off against the 7th seeded team, which is currently the Dallas Mavericks.
On the other hand, if the Nuggets were to slip to the 4th seed, they would face off against the 5th seeded team, which is currently the Houston Rockets. The Nuggets would likely prefer to avoid this scenario, as the Rockets have been playing well and have a strong offense.
Schedule
The Nuggets have a relatively easy schedule to close out the season, with several games against teams that are out of playoff contention. Their remaining schedule includes:
March 30th: vs. Golden State WarriorsApril 1st: vs. Utah JazzApril 3rd: vs. Los Angeles LakersApril 5th: vs. San Antonio SpursApril 7th: vs. Minnesota TimberwolvesApril 9th: vs. Memphis GrizzliesApril 11th: vs. Portland Trail BlazersApril 13th: vs. Phoenix Suns
The Nuggets will need to take care of business and win as many of these games as possible in order to secure a high seed in the playoffs.
The Denver Nuggets are in a good position to make a deep playoff run this season. With a strong team and a favorable schedule, they have a good chance of securing a high seed and making it to the Western Conference Finals. However, they will need to stay focused and take care of business in their remaining games. With the playoffs just around the corner, Nuggets fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the postseason and the chance to see their team compete for a championship.
By following the Nuggets' updated standings, scenarios, and schedule, fans can stay up-to-date on the latest developments and get ready for what promises to be an exciting playoff run. Will the Nuggets be able to make it to the NBA Finals? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure - it's going to be a wild ride.
