As the battle resumes, NBA University today revealed the team's thrilling leaderboard for the rest of the schedule, giving basketball fans a feast for their eyes. In this preseason test, the Trail Blazers are in the first place, while the Suns are in third place. The Lakers and Warriors are in sixth and 24th place, respectively, while the Celtics are traveling lightly and enjoying the league's most relaxed schedule.
The Trail Blazers, who are in a slump, are currently 14th in the West and have a grim record. Although the rest of their schedule is extremely difficult, it may be that in the face of adversity, they have been able to rise and embark on a new journey. After all, after Lillard's departure, Portland is undergoing a profound overhaul.
The Suns are third on the list, and the former champions are in a tough time. The haze of injuries and the low point of the team's form have made them only win 3 of their last 11 games, and once fell out of the play-off zone. The trio of Durant, Booker and Beal may need to work harder to meet the challenges of the schedule and challenge for playoff qualification.
The Lakers jumped to sixth, with a 16-14 record that puts them in ninth place in the West and a playoff spot in jeopardy. James and Bushy Eyebrows will need to give their all in the upcoming game against the fierce Western Conference playoff battle.
A relatively easy schedule will be a weapon for the Warriors to counterattack. They are currently 15-14 and in 10th place in the West. With Curry under the leadership, they are expected to make the playoffs with a solid run in the remaining games.