To the casual hoops fan, this 2012 NBA Western Conference Finals series has been turned on its head. They must be stunned to see the San Antonio Spurs (yes, the old stodgy, fundamental, boring...

The NBA Playoff picture could be cleared up on Wednesday night if the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns both suffer losses, hence the "enormous consequences."

The 2012 NBA Playoff picture is getting a bit clearer following Monday night's action.

The NBA's regular season is coming to a close, though there are still quite a few teams in playoff contention ... or at least not quite mathematically eliminated from receiving a postseason berth. Six more games are scheduled to take place on Tuesday night's schedule.