NBA Playoffs 2015: Who will sneak in, who will just miss out?

Which three teams will be the last three into the NBA Playoffs, and which three teams will be the last ones out?

The NBA Playoffs are right around the corner and both conferences have heated races for the final seeds. There are three teams competing for the final playoff seed in the Western Conference, while there are four teams that are playing for the final two playoff seeds in the Eastern Conference.

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That leaves an unfortunate situation for the other competitors who are trying to make the run at the postseason.

It is always an exciting time of years for basketball fans and this type of competition down the stretch of the season brings out the competitive edge in the professional players. When they are engaged in the game, it is very entertaining and that is why the playoffs are enjoyed so much.

Plenty of different scenarios are still on the table, but there are three teams in particular that should end up with playoff spots.

Obviously it is just an educated guess at this point, but most fans and analysts likely won’t disagree.

Which three teams will end up making the playoffs and which three teams will miss?

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