NBA Power Rankings: Farewell to the Regular Season; Next Stop, The NBA Playoffs

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So, they’re kind of like just trying to wait out the storm to find out who their first round opponent will be this weekend. And by the looks of it, and how the standings rack up today, the Grizzlies could be the first opponent on the Blazers chopping block.

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Portland Trail blazers (51-29)

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Portland is kind of sitting pretty in that fourth spot in the Western Conference playoff picture. With two games remaining before the NBA playoffs, the Blazers aren’t in a position where they can move up or down.

So, they’re kind of like just trying to wait out the storm to find out who their first round opponent will be this weekend. And by the looks of it, and how the standings rack up today, the Grizzlies could be the first opponent on the Blazers chopping block.

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