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Can the Denver Nuggets still make the playoffs?

3-23 in Northwest1.0 GB in division77 games left

Denver Nuggets clinch with 77 more wins on their own, even if every rival wins out.

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Magic

77

Tragic

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Direct magic

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Cannot clinch a direct berth on their own

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West Northwest

TeamW-LPCTGBMagic
Portland Trail Blazers4-1.800-76
Oklahoma City Thunder4-2.6670.576
Denver Nuggets3-2.6001.077
Minnesota Timberwolves4-3.5711.0-
Utah Jazz1-5.1673.5-

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Can the Denver Nuggets still make the playoffs?

Denver Nuggets clinch with 77 more wins on their own, even if every rival wins out.

How is the magic number computed?

Assume every rival wins all remaining games; the magic number is the minimum wins that still guarantee a spot. Ties count against the team, so it can show later than official.

Does winning the division get you in?

No. Since 2016 division standings have no bearing on seeding. Only conference win percentage counts.

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