NBA: 10 teams looking to make a playoff push in the second half of 2017-18

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Looking at 10 teams that are looking to complete their playoff push in the second half of the season

As the NBA playoff picture starts to become clearer, reality will start to set in for many teams. Some teams should start preparing for April and May and some should start doing their research on Luka Doncic and Deandre Ayton.

But, for a few teams, the trajectory of the season is still in question.

With the season now at the halfway point, it is time to look at the teams in each conference that will be battling for the final few playoff spots and see who will make a playoff push down the stretch.

Many of these teams are looking to end their playoff droughts, while others are looking to keep their streak going.