From playoff pushes to Durant's future, the 19 biggest questions for the rest of the NBA season
Briefly

As March begins, the NBA prepares for its playoff stretch run. The Boston Celtics seek to secure a historic 19th championship, while the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder aim to solidify their conference positions. The 2023 NBA champion Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, and New York Knicks strive for recognition among top title contenders. The tight competition in the Western Conference sees five teams jostling for playoff spots, particularly with the Warriors in sixth and Mavericks in tenth. In the East, the race for the No. 4 seed also hots up among the Pistons, Pacers, and Bucks.
At the top end, the Boston Celtics will focus on bringing a record-extending 19th championship banner to TD Garden, while the Cleveland Cavaliers aim to capitalize on conference positioning.
The playoff race out West is tightly contested, with five teams within a single game, making it vital for each to secure their playoff standings.
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