If you've ever followed a sports league, you know the end of the season gets wild as teams fight for a spot in the playoffs. But in the NBA, simply making it isn't enough; where you finish in the standings can dramatically change your path to a championship.
The NBA playoff race is heating up, with many teams still battling for crucial spots and seeding as the regular season winds down.
As of late March/early April, Google searches for 'NBA standings' surge because the final games directly impact which teams make the postseason and their initial matchups.