Western Conference Playoff Race

The Clippers are in the thick of the battle for the final playoff berths. The top eight teams advance to postseason play.

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No. Team W L GB 6. Minnesota 32 33 -- 7. CLIPPERS 28 36 -- 8. Sacramento 28 38 -- 9. Phoenix 27 39 1 10. Golden State 25 40 2 1/2 11. Dallas 22 43 5 1/2

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