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NBA winners and losers: Timberwolves, Warriors making late push toward playoffs

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Warriors, Timberwolves, Clippers and Grizzlies all within game of each other in final week-and-a-half.

With Stephen Curry back and healthy from his pelvic contusion, the Warriors ( 44-31 ) have ripped off three consecutive wins.

Miami Heat has posted the NBA ’s second -best defensive rating, allowing just 104.4 points per 100 possessions.

The Grizzlies have allowed teams to hit an average of 16.7 3 -pointers per game.

Phoenix is one game back of the No. 10 seed, the final spot in the play-in tournament.

The Suns have posted an abysmal defensive rating of 137.0 during their four -game skid.

They face the Thunder, Celtics, Knicks and Warriors in their remaining remaining games.

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