Starting tonight, the Nuggets will begin a two-game stretch that will most likely either bolster their playoff hopes, or perhaps, put them away for good.

This morning, they are in the ninth invitee to an eight-team party. They are one-half game out of the eighth spot, currently held by Golden State. The Nuggets will see the Warriors on Saturday night.

They are two games out of seventh place. That spot is currently held by Dallas. They play the Mavericks tonight.

Of those three teams, let's take a look at their remaining schedules.

Dallas, seventh seed
-Remaining games: 11
-Four at home, seven on the road.
-Eight of those teams have winning records.

Golden State, eighth seed
-Remaining games: 12
-Six at home, six on the road.
-Eight of those teams have winning records.

Denver, in the ninth spot
-Remaining games: 11
-Six at home, five on the road.
-Seven teams with winning records.

It may be a little bit of a simplistic comparison here, but the Nuggets have a bit of an easier schedule. They have been great at home this season. Being great at home the next two nights....now that would be really great.

I hope everybody has a great Thursday.

-"z"