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On TwitterDamian Lillard's return puts pressure on Pacers
Last season, it took the Pacers six games to dispatch the Bucks in the first round.
Klay Thompson has scorching-hot second quarter in Mavericks' dominant play-in win
Thompson caught fire in his Mavericks' play-in game against the Kings.
Mavericks defense vs. Kings moves them closer to playoff spot
General manager Nico Harrison repeatedly insisted this week that "defense wins championships." In Wednesday's play-in game in Sacramento, his Dallas Mavericks won with defense — and a heaping helping of offense.
Heat knock Bulls out of the playoffs for third straight season
There are a few constants in life: death, taxes and the Chicago Bulls losing to the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament.
Bulls' play-in loss should make them regret trade-deadline decisions
The Chicago Bulls lost in the play-in tournament to the Miami Heat 109-90, and missed the playoffs for the third straight season. That should make them second-guess a move they made at the trade deadline — and one they didn't make.
Mavs GM makes another laughable claim about Luka Doncic trade
Harrison repeatedly defended his decision to trade Doncic.
Kevin Harlan bemoans Grizzlies' 'calamity' in legendary call
Announcing for TNT for one final NBA playoffs, Harlan left his mark in a barn burner of a play-in game between the Warriors and Grizzlies.
Warriors' loss to Clippers could be blessing in disguise
After a play-in win Tuesday, the Warriors will draw the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs.
Stephen Curry takes over late to win play-in versus Grizzlies
Last time Curry and the Warriors played the Grizzlies, he scored 52 points in a wild win. Two weeks later, he scored 37 to get the Warriors into the playoffs.
Warriors benefit from yet another postseason ankle sprain
The Memphis Grizzlies rallied to cut a 20-point deficit to a single point. Then Ja Morant landed on Buddy Hield's foot.
Watch: Ja Morant passes to himself off the backboard
Technically, Ja Morant's second-quarter basket in the play-in game was an offensive rebound, but in spirit, it was an assist to himself.
Jimmy Butler shows why Grizzlies wanted to trade for him in play-in win
After Butler requested a trade from the Miami Heat in January, the Grizzlies were reportedly very interested in adding the six-time All-Star. Butler didn't share that interest.
Watch: Trae Young ejected in Hawks' blowout play-in loss
The Orlando Magic frustrated Trae Young all night. When he took it out on the officials, he got tossed with 4:47 to go.
Big bench performances lift Magic to play-in win over Hawks
After the Atlanta Hawks cut a 22-point lead to just six points after three quarters, Cole Anthony and the Orlando Magic's bench stepped up to right the ship.
Can Magic keep up their stingy three-point defense against Celtics?
The Orlando Magic earned the East's No. 7 seed in the playoffs by throttling the Atlanta Hawks' three-point shooting on Tuesday night. Now their stellar three-point defense faces its biggest test in the first round.
Suns' head-coaching job is a poisoned chalice
For the third summer in a row, the Phoenix Suns are looking for a new head coach. While they've attracted championship-winning coaches and paid big salaries, owner Mat Ishbia's lack of patience makes this a bad job.
Warriors' Draymond Green has a lot to prove in play-in game
Green missed a game-tying layup Sunday, sending the Golden State Warriors into the play-in game. He'll be trying to make up for that miss, and another costly miss in 2021, when the Warriors play the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday.
Woeful Wizards found a keeper in Bub Carrington
The Washington Wizards finished with one of the NBA's worst records. In the season's final month, it looked like they also found one of the NBA's best rookies.
Clippers' strong finish shows they clearly won James Harden trade
The Philadelphia 76ers traded James Harden early in the 2023-24 season because they didn't want to give him a long-term contract. After Harden carried his team to the No. 5 seed, that trade looks like a big win for the Los Angeles Clippers.
Giannis Antetokounmpo's big night helps Bucks lock in No. 5 seed
Fifth place in the Eastern Conference came down to two games between the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons. Giannis Antetokounmpo decided to end the suspense early.
Timberwolves' 52-point third quarter creates more chaos in West
Trailing early in the second half, the Minnesota Timberwolves were in danger of nearly guaranteeing themselves a fall to the play-in tournament. Then they rang up 52 points in the third quarter.
Knicks apparently in no hurry to clinch No. 3 seed in loss to Pistons
In a game where they could have clinched the No. 3 seed, the New York Knicks took their foot off the gas pedal.
Pacers clinch home-court advantage for first time in over a decade
For the first time since the 2013-14 season, the Indiana Pacers will play the first game of a playoff series in front of their home fans in Indianapolis.
Five biggest remaining games of the NBA season
Here are the five biggest remaining games for playoff seeding and positioning.
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