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The NBA postseason begins tonight with the Heat and Hornets tipping off the Eastern Conference side of the NBA Play-In Tournament, where the winner will advance to face the loser of the Magic and 76ers game.

Billy [Donovan] is a Hall of Fame coach who not only has my respect, but the respect of the entire organization and locker room. I want it to be very clear, we want Billy to continue to be the coach of the Chicago Bulls.

LaMelo Ball's prop bet for points is set at 22.5, which is 2.4 more than his season average of 20.1. He averages 4.8 rebounds, which is 0.7 fewer than the 5.5 set for Tuesday's game.

The dismissal of Johann Bilsborough came the day after the Mavs' injury-marred 2025-26 season ended, reflecting ongoing struggles within the team's health and performance department.

Kobe Bryant's first five shots in his final game were misses, but after hitting a 10-footer, he quickly scored five straight, energizing the crowd.

Scheierman exploded in the third for 14 points, which included four 3-pointers - each seemingly increasing in difficulty, until finally, he lofted a 30-foot rainbow step-back jumper over Goga Bitadze that hit nothing but net in a way that only the best shooters on a heater seem able to achieve.

Kevin Garnett, the Hall of Fame forward and all-time franchise leader, made a special appearance at Target Center, receiving a warm welcome from fans after eight years.

Travel fatigue refers to the cumulative physical and mental drain that comes from crossing time zones, sleeping in unfamiliar environments, and competing on compressed schedules. It is not just about being tired from a long flight.