With the season winding down, and the Trail Blazers jockeying for position in multiple races, this is a good day to do a reset and see exactly what those races look like. We’re going to get some help from [Tankathon](https://www.tankathon.com/), a handy site which provides not only draft information, but also [rankings for the remaining schedule](https://www.tankathon.com/remaining_schedule_strength) of each team in the NBA.
First, let’s look at the remaining schedule of the **Portland Trail Blazers**. Spoiler: It’s a relatively easy schedule! Most of their tougher games are now completed, and they have an increasing number of cupcake opponents, including a few organizations who seem to be trying to lose.
* Remaining Schedule Rank: **22nd**
* Number of games remaining: **9** (6 on the road)
* Combined record of remaining opponents: **.469**
* Tougher opponents: **Warriors, Lakers, at Knicks, at Kings**
* Easier opponents: **Spurs, at Jazz, at Raptors, at Bulls, at Hawks**
Schedule Rankings For Play-in Competitors
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With two play-in spots on the line, the Blazers are 3 games behind the Mavs, and 3.5 games behind the Kings and Suns. Here is where each team ranks on Tankathon, the combined record of their opponents, and the remaining opponents.
**1\. Phoenix Suns** | .620 | vs: Celtics, Rockets, Warriors, Thunder, Spurs | at: Celtics, Knicks, Wolves, Kings, Bucks.
**16\. Sacramento Kings** | .501 | vs: Blazers, Nuggets, Clippers, Suns | at: Magic, Pacers, Wizards, Hornets. Cavs, Pistons (all on a six-game road trip).
**18\. Dallas Mavericks** | .491 | vs: Lakers, Hawks, Nets, Raptors | at: Clippers (2x), Grizzlies, Magic, Bulls.
Schedule Rankings for Draft Competitors
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The Blazers are in a group of four teams vying for draft positions 8-11. However, three of the teams (Portland, Chicago, and Miami) are also chasing a play-in spot, complicating their organizational direction. Portland and Chicago are currently 1 win ahead of San Antonio and Miami.
**3\. San Antonio Spurs** | .583 | vs: Cavs, Celtics, Warriors, Magic, Raptors | at: Cavs, Nuggets, Warriors, Clippers, Suns, Blazers
**21\. Chicago Bulls** | .472 | vs: Lakers, Mavs, Raptors, Blazers, Heat | at: Thunder, Cavs, Hornets, Wizards, 76ers
**29\. Miami Heat** | .418 | vs: Hawks, Grizzlies, Bucks, 76ers, Wizards | at: Celtics, 76ers, Wizards, Bulls, Pelicans.
One of these games will resolve quickly: The Blazers and Kings play a surprisingly-important game Thursday night in Sacramento, the start of a sprint to the finish.