The 2014-15 NBA regular season is entering its final stretch. Teams are either closing in on or have already reached the 60-game plateau, thus leaving the final 20-to-25 games for one of two purposes.
The first option is that teams will be competing for a berth or better seeding in the playoffs. Only the Atlanta Hawks have clinched a spot in the postseason, but even they have plenty to strive towards.
The alternative is that teams will remain competitive, but be in fierce competition for the No. 1 overall draft pick. The lottery will shuffle everything up, but gaining superior odds is important for non-contenders.
The question is, what does the NBA look like entering the final quarter of the season?
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