NBA: 5 teams who can make a return to the playoffs in 2018-19

Each year, new talent gives the usual lottery teams a boost. Which teams can finally make a return to the NBA playoffs despite their current droughts?

Last season, the Minnesota Timberwolves ended their NBA record-long 14 season playoff drought with an overtime win over the Denver Nuggets, who were also looking to end their playoff slump at five, on the final day of the regular season.

Minnesota’s win over the Nuggets was one of the best games played last season, especially considering the stakes that were attached to it on the final day of the regular season. It doesn’t get any better in competitive sports than a winner-take-all game.

Which teams could be the next ones to end their playoff droughts? There are a handful that will be looking to do just that this season, including the Nuggets.

Here are five teams that have the best shot at making a return to the NBA playoffs.