Denver Nuggets are still holding on to their NBA Playoffs Chance

Well, our Denver Nuggets are still hang-hang-hanging onto their dream to make it to the NBA Playoffs this year. It's funny, because usually it's not even a question of whether or not our Nuggets will make it to the Playoffs. But this year is a little bit of a different story. Without our clinch shooter Carmelo Anthony on the Nuggets roster anymore, those last minute saves haven't been happening quite so much this season. And with a roster that's been kind of plagued with injuries since January, the Nuggets schedule that usually leaves a trail of "W"s has had some extra "L"s thrown in there. But they're hanging in there. They beat out their biggest competitor for their slot in the playoffs (the Houston Rockets) on Sunday in Denver. They play them tonight again in Texas - a game that could be a point to set them apart in this battle to the finish. However you look at it, it's going to be an exciting final six games for the Nugs!

The Denver Nuggets and the NBA Playoffs

So the Nuggets have a chance at the Playoffs - duh, they always do. But with their recent not-so-great level of play, here's what I can tell you about what their REAL chances are of actually making it to/past the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

1. Today, the Nuggets are sitting as the eighth seed in the Western Conference. Therefore, if the end of the season was right this second, they would be a shoe in. For the first round, at least.

2. One loss could push the Nuggets to the ninth seed in the Western Conference and crush their playoff dreams. Since the Phoenix Suns are behind them by one game and the Utah Jazz are behind them by one and a half games, the competition over these last few games will be tough.

3. The Denver Nuggets roster has been PLAGUED by injuries this season. One injury could result in lower morale and could result in a few losses. No bueno for our hometown team.

4. The remaining games on the Nuggets schedule are going to be tough. They play the Rockets twice, the Thunder, the Lakers and the Clippers (and the Timberwolves, but that's for sure a win) - meaning there is room for error. But also room for triumph.

I'm not saying that I don't believe in the Nuggets- obviously they're my team! But I'm trying to be realistic, it IS possible that they won't make the playoffs this year. And Playoff disappointment isn't fun for anyone...so let's just throw it in the hat that we're at about 50/50 right now for a playoff run...