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PER Diem: Dec. 31, 2008

By John Hollinger
ESPN.com

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Checking out the Playoff Odds on Wednesday, there's a bit of a surprise out West. According to Wednesday's simulations, the eight most likely playoff teams from that conference are the Lakers, Blazers, Nuggets, Hornets, Rockets, Jazz, Mavs and Suns. You'll notice I didn't mention the Spurs. After Tuesday's 100-98 loss at home to Milwaukee, the Spurs project to finish ninth in the West with a 47-35 record. They're a lowly 14th in the Power Rankings -- more than a point behind No. 13 Dallas. A ...

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