Jazz, Blazers Only Western Conference Playoffs Teams To Play On Monday
Apr 1, 2019, 3:18 PM
Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (2) celebrates a Jazz three pointer during an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Jazz won 128-124. (Kristin Murphy, Deseret News)
(Kristin Murphy, Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Western Conference field has been set as all eight teams have clinched a spot in the postseason. Now it’s just a matter of who’s playing who.
As it stands now, the Jazz sit in fifth place with six games to go. They’re two games behind the Portland Trail Blazers for fourth place and home court advantage in the playoffs.
Portland is the only other team besides Utah playing on Monday night.
Here’s a look at the current standings and who each team is facing next in the homestretch of the season:
1. Golden State Warriors (52-24)
Next up: vs. Nuggets, Tuesday
Dubs were on fire from beyond the arc last night, knocking down 21 threes and shooting 63.6% from distance 🔥
Want proof? ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/K8HY53GYnG
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) April 1, 2019
2. Denver Nuggets (51-25)
Next up: at Warriors, Tuesday
🎉 IT'S A CELEBRATION 🎊#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/mDcL2GuR7R
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 19, 2019
3. Houston Rockets (49-28)
Next up: at Kings, Tuesday
The MVP talks to the media after his 50 point triple-double. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/U4cR7P4t9V
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) March 31, 2019
4. Portland Trail Blazers (48-28)
Next up: at Timberwolves, Monday
The fourth and final matchup of the season between the Timberwolves and the Trail Blazers is one that the Jazz will definitely keep an eye on. A loss by Portland will reduce its lead over Utah to just one game for homecourt advantage in the playoffs.
We love you, @bosnianbeast27 ❤ pic.twitter.com/x7JRRtsR7I
— Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) March 26, 2019
The Timberwolves have nothing to shoot for other than to play the role of spoiler. At 34-42, they’re out of the playoffs, but Karl-Anthony Towns is still putting up big numbers as he continues to strive for All-NBA honors.
5. Utah Jazz (46-30)
Next up: vs. Hornets, Monday
Shootaround sound 🎥@CJC9BOSS: https://t.co/NcSFsTUkQF@rudygobert27: https://t.co/2BxBQjpsy6#ZionsBank | #ShootaroundInterview pic.twitter.com/tXS9SjPDtU
— x – Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 1, 2019
6. LA Clippers (47-31)
Next up: vs. Rockets, Wednesday
Closing out March on a high note.
🎥 Last night's win through Clippers CourtVision powered by @awscloud. pic.twitter.com/qVbWjE5x2o
— x – LA Clippers (@LAClippers) April 1, 2019
7. San Antonio Spurs (44-33)
Next up: vs. Hawks, Tuesday
DeMar delivered a special assist following last night's game 👟#ThisIsWhyWePlay | #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/clkxGKm8e9
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 1, 2019
8. Oklahoma City Thunder (44-33)
Next up: vs. Lakers, Tuesday
Staying with it.
🎥 // Today's practice report pic.twitter.com/VqeoLCYFmQ
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 1, 2019
