The top 8 in the Eastern Region is basically determined, but the battle for the top 8 in the Western Region is still fierce. "FiveThirtyEight" predicts that the probability of Pelicans and Blazers entering the playoffs is 46% and 37% respectively, and the Spurs, Kings and Suns are all hanging by a thread. At present, the probability of the eighth grizzly bear in the west is only 12%.
Grizzly bears are looked down upon for a reason. After all, they are too young. In addition, the remaining games of the Grizzlies are the most difficult in the West, and the Blazers and Pelicans are the top two in the West. But grizzly bears are still worth a gamble. They are currently 3.5 wins ahead of the ninth place in the West. The average score of Morant in 2020 (15.3) is higher than that in 20 19 (13.2).
In addition, Lun Jia-Jackson Jr. is a big man of contemporary play, averaging 2.5 three-pointers and shooting 39.7%. Tommy Tam Brooks guarantees the quality and quantity of three points, and melton's positive and negative values are among the best in the whole season. And Varanciunas, who led them, grew up to be the most underestimated big man today. Grizzlies are full of confidence in the face of two opponents who are plagued by injuries (the Pelican at the beginning of the season and the Trailblazers today).