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NBA playoff rankings: Bubble teams' odds as standings and bracket shape up

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NBA teams are down to the final week-and-a-half of the regular season to make their respective playoff pushes.

USA TODAY Sports separated NBA bubble teams into three tiers in terms of their likelihood of making the playoffs — less likely, likely and more likely — and the things each team must do to get there.

Golden State Warriors , Grizzlies , Timberwolves and Clippers are separated by just one game.

Los Angeles Clippers need Kawhi Leonard's health and availability.

Minnesota Timberwolves must find ways to get other scorers involved.

Memphis Grizzlies must limit their turnovers to avoid a repeat of the Warriors ' loss.

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