The New Orleans Pelicans could move into a tie for 10th place and closer yet to the eighth seed with more results falling their way on Wednesday.
Conference standings
8. Grizzlies (32-36) – Not in action on Tuesday.
9. Trail Blazers 1.5 GB – An impressive win over Houston on Tuesday helped the Trail Blazers continue their strong play inside the bubble.
10. Spurs 2.0 GB – Not in action on Tuesday.
11. Pelicans 2.5 GB – Not in action on Tuesday.
12. Suns 3.0 GB – The Suns continue to look very impressive in the bubble as Devin Booker’s buzzer-beater sent them past the Clippers on Tuesday.
13. Kings 3.5 GB – The Kings may have put the final nail in the playoff push on Tuesday with a heartbreaking loss in overtime to Dallas.
Games to watch and rooting interests
Memphis vs. Utah, 2:30 p.m. – The Grizzlies are in must-win mode now with everyone quickly closing in on them. Utah hasn’t always looked impressive in the bubble but could deliver another big blow to Memphis on Wednesday. Pelicans fans should, obviously, root for the Jazz.
San Antonio vs. Denver, 4:00 p.m. – The Spurs have certainly inserted themselves into the playoff picture. Denver, meanwhile, is looking to just get right before the playoffs. Pelican fans should be rooting for them to do that on Wednesday.