On a positive note, if the Raps were to lose, a tie with Sacramento for 5th worst is a strong possiblity. Apparently the Lakers are sitting Kobe, Bynum, Gasol and Barnes, in addition to Artest being suspended.
Looks like the standings will end like this:
1) Charlotte
2) Washington
T-3) Cleveland
T-3) New Orleans*
T-5) Sacramento
T-5) NJ/Toronto
T-7) Toronto/NJ
T-7) Golden State**
* if NO were to beat Houston, then Cleveland would be #3 alone and New Orleans, Sacramento and NJ/Toronto will be tied for 4th
** if [when] Chicago beats Cleveland, then Chicago clinches 1st overall in the NBA (homecourt throughout playoffs) and San Antonio would have nothing to play for against Golden State
Looks like the standings will end like this:
1) Charlotte
2) Washington
T-3) Cleveland
T-3) New Orleans*
T-5) Sacramento
T-5) NJ/Toronto
T-7) Toronto/NJ
T-7) Golden State**
* if NO were to beat Houston, then Cleveland would be #3 alone and New Orleans, Sacramento and NJ/Toronto will be tied for 4th
** if [when] Chicago beats Cleveland, then Chicago clinches 1st overall in the NBA (homecourt throughout playoffs) and San Antonio would have nothing to play for against Golden State
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