Comes down to this

Tonight the Lakers take on the Rockets to try to edge out the Jazz for the 8th playoff spot in the west. While the Jazz take on the Grizzlies to try to get in the playoffs. If both teams win the Lakers get in. If both teams lose the Lakers get in. If the Lakers win and the Jazz lose the Lakers get in. But the only chance for the Jazz is if they win and the Rockets beat the Lakers. I predict the Rockets will win in OT and the Jazz will win by 1 point. If the Lakers don't get in they playoffs, Howard might leave, Nash might retire, Kobe is seriorsly hurt, and Pau Gasol is not that powerful anymore. So the Lakers next year might not even be a playoff contender.