The seventh seed would host the eighth seed, with the winner of that single game nabbing the seventh spot, sources say. (businessinsider.com)
Damian Lillard dropped 27 points, but Jusuf Nurkic's all - around assault helped power Portland to a much - needed win that's brought it within arms reach of the eighth seed. (sbnation.com)
The Pelicans have only made the playoffs once prior in Davis» career, and that was as an eighth seed, where New Orleans was swept by the ascendant Warriors in four quick games. (sbnation.com)