With a 130-101 victory over the Clevland Cavaliers on March 31, the Denver Nuggets are the first team in the West to clinch a playoff spot.
As of March 31, the reigning NBA champs have a 52-23 record, with Nikola Jokic leading the race for MVP. In Denver's playoff-clinching win, the Joker recorded 26 points, 18 rebounds, and 16 assists for his 23rd triple-double of the season.
The defending champs are locked in ⚒ pic.twitter.com/DXMvehvKEs
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 31, 2024
While the Nuggets have secured their playoff berth, the West has become highly competitive. The Warriors and Rockets are battling for the No. 10 seed and a spot in the NBA play-in tournament. Here are the teams that have been eliminated from postseason contention in the Western Conference:
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Portland Trail Blazers
- San Antonio Spurs
- Utah Jazz
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