It would help if New Orleans is locked into their spot on the last day of the season, which is a possibility, because then the Hornets would likely play their scrubs and allow Dallas to roll.

• 如果黄蜂能在赛季最后一天锁定他们位置的话，这还是有可能的，因为黄蜂的小个人阵容将会吃小牛队的苦头。