The uncertainty of a lackluster battle for the play-in in the Western Conference
Three teams are vying for a tenth spot that no one seems to want and that could be counterproductive for their future as franchises.
Blank shots seem to be used in the struggle to secure a spot in the Western Conference post-season. There are eight very powerful teams, some Kings that provide no certainty, and a last vacancy that no one seems able or willing to take. Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns are facing harsh situations, while Portland Trail Blazers doesn't seem to have the necessary level to earn it through hard work.
Injuries, trade rumors, inexplicable decisions, discontent within the locker rooms... All of this is affecting the season of the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns, two teams that seemed destined to compete for the ring and are now forced into a different kind of battle, one they might consider giving up on. At this point, it seems like they have no chance at all, and it might be better to think about the future.
Things aren't better behind them. Wemby's injury has ruled the San Antonio Spurs out of any competitive goal, while Portland Trail Blazers seems to be the team most interested in adding victories and gaining experiences that can toughen their young talents. However, they lack the level. It will be interesting to see how this battle unfolds among four teams more interested in losing games than winning them.
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