Tuesday night in Delaware, the Iowa Energy took down Delaware for their fifth straight win, and it appears the team is peaking at just the right time. The NBA Development League Playoffs kick off during the second week of April and Iowa is poised to earn a playoff spot.
With their most recent win, the Energy move within one game of the Sioux Falls SkyForce for the first place spot in the division. Iowa has played two less games than Sioux Falls, in theory being down by, “Two wins.”
Iowa Energy lighting up at just the right moment
| NBA D League Central Division Standings | ||||
| Position | Team | Record | Behind | |
| 1 | Sioux Falls | 23-17 | 0 | |
| 2 | Iowa Energy | 21-17 | 1 | |
| 3 | Fort Wayne | 22-20 | 2 | |
| 4 | Grand Rapids | 18-21 | 4.5 | |
If the division can’t be won however, Iowa can get into the playoffs by way of wildcard. The Energy are currently holding the last spot.
| NBA D League Eastern Conference Wildcard Standings |
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| Position | Team | Record | Behind | |
| 1 | Maine | 26-13 | 0 | |
| 2 | Sioux Falls | 23-17 | 0 | |
| 3 | Canton | 23-17 | 0 | |
| 4 | Iowa Energy | 21-17 | 0 | |
| Playoff Cut Line | ||||
| 5 | Fort Wayne | 22-20 | 1 | |
| 6 | Grand Rapids | 18-21 | 3.5 | |
| 7 | Delaware | 18-22 | 4 | |
| 8 | Erie | 17-22 | 4.5 | |
| 9 | Westchester | 9-30 | 12.5 | |
These standings just increase the importance of the upcoming games by that much more. Those important games will be played this Thursday and Friday when Iowa plays games two and three of their four game road trip. They start with Westchester then travel a bit further north to face Maine.
Energy (21-17) vs. Westchester (9-30)
Date: Thursday
Time: 7:00pm ET
TV: YouTube
The Energy will travel to Westchester for their third meeting of the season with the Knicks. The first two were split with both teams winning on their home courts. No, Westchester does not have the most appealing record, but the Knicks can be a dangerous team at home. All nine of their wins came at home. ALL NINE.
Energy (21-17) vs. Maine (26-13)
Date: Friday
Time: 7:00pm ET
TV: YouTube
The conference leading Maine Red Claws could be standing in Iowa’s way of a seven game win streak on Friday. The good thing is when both of these teams play, the matchup is stellar. Close games occur almost every time they meet, and this one won’t be an exception.
