NBA Power Rankings: State of the Association

Mar 27, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) looks towards forward Kevin Love (0) against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Barclays Center. The Nets defeated the Cavaliers 106 - 98. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

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March 31, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts following the 110-106 victory against Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s April 1. For some, that means Tax Day is approaching far too soon. For others, it means the grandest time in professional basketball is soon to begin.

Chances are, you’re reading this because you’re more focused on the latter.

Just two weeks remain in the 2015 NBA regular season. All 30 teams will have completed game No. 82 by the time Wednesday, April 15 comes to pass, thus leading to one important realization: the postseason is nearly upon us.

As the 2015 NBA Playoffs take shape, all 30 teams will have something to gain. In many cases, teams will have something to lose.

Before April 15 arrives, a vast majority of teams will look to improve their spot in the standings. Others will be fighting for better draft position

The question is, how is the NBA shaping up with just two weeks remaining and less than 10 games to be played?

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