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New York Knicks

NBA experts' picks: Predicting Lakers-Nuggets, 76ers-Knicks and every first-round matchup

NBA playoffs first-round matchups and expert predictions revealed. [ more ]

ESPN.com

New York Knicks

NBA experts' picks for the final playoff spots and six first-round matchups

The NBA play-in tournament determines the final spots for No. 8 seeds in the playoffs, with experts making predictions. [ more ]

sportslens.com

LA Lakers

Anthony Davis insists he'll be ready for the play-in tournament

Anthony Davis plans to play in the play-in tournament despite past injury history and will be crucial for the Lakers' playoff hopes. [ more ]

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www.theguardian.com

NBA play-in tournament: Warriors' season ended by Kings as Klay Thompson held scoreless

Sacramento Kings eliminated Golden State Warriors in play-in tournament with a 118-94 victory. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Kings oust Warriors from play-in; Pelicans up next

Sacramento Kings eliminate Golden State Warriors, advancing in the play-in tournament. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Golden State Warriors head north for elimination game against Sacramento Kings

The Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings face off in an elimination game, each team hoping to secure a playoff spot.

The play-in tournament format determines the final playoff seeds, offering second chances to some teams. [ more ]

sportslens.com

Warriors Will Take On The Kings In Western Conference Play-In

Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors to victory against the Sacramento Kings in a crucial Game 7 during the 2023 NBA Playoffs. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Lakers played extra time against Grizzlies because of clock error

Clock error resulted in extended playing time during Lakers-Grizzlies game. Lakers' seeding in Western Conference dependent on other game outcomes. [ more ]

Silver Screen and Roll

LA Lakers

Lakers vs. Pelicans Preview: The season finale

The Lakers' final game of the season will determine their fate in the upcoming play-in tournament. [ more ]

ESPN.com

LA Clippers

NBA playoffs 2024: First-round news, scores and highlights

Key Takeaway: NBA playoffs start with top seeds Boston Celtics in the East and Oklahoma City Thunder in the West; exciting matchups ahead. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

4 weeks ago

Kurtenbach: The Warriors are surging towards a best-case scenario

The Warriors are currently playing their best basketball of the season in crunch time.

The Warriors have a chance to jump to the No. 8 seed and potentially make the play-in tournament double-elimination. [ more ]

ESPN.com

4 weeks ago

Lakers-Warriors play-in preview? What to make of this epic final matchup

The Lakers struggle defensively without Anthony Davis, impacting their play-off prospects.

Golden State remains a formidable team in playoff scenarios, with upcoming challenging matches ahead. [ more ]

Newsday

National Basketball Association

LA Clippers

NBA Playoffs 2024: Playoff positioning battles continue, and see what games matter most

The last week of the NBA season has multiple important games with playoff implications.

Several teams in both the East and West are vying for specific playoff positions and seeding. [ more ]

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injuries

ESPN.com

4 weeks ago

Hurting Hawks say Johnson, Okongwu out weeks

Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu out of Hawks' play-in tournament due to injuries

Trae Young returns after missing 23 games with a torn ligament in his left pinkie. [ more ]

New York Daily News

Cam Thoams, Day'Ron Sharpe available to rejoin Nets on road trip as team eyes final Play-In spot

Guard Cam Thomas returns from injury boosting the Nets' offense.

Center Day'Ron Sharpe's return provides much-needed size and rebounding for the Nets. [ more ]

Newsday

Nets hoping Cam Thomas' return will give offense a boost

Cam Thomas and Day'Ron Sharpe return to bolster Nets' lineup for crucial games.

Nets struggle in recent games due to missing key players like Cam Thomas. [ more ]

New York Daily News

Nets tie NBA record with 18 three-pointers in second half in blowout win over Bulls

The Nets are still in contention for the NBA's Play-In Tournament but need to string together wins.

Brooklyn secured a significant win against the Chicago Bulls, boosting their chances in the Eastern Conference. [ more ]

New York Daily News

Nets rallying for final Play-In Tournament spot with tough matchups ahead

The Nets are in a challenging position for securing the final Play-In spot in the Eastern Conference.

Despite recent losses, the team's young player Cam Thomas is optimistic about their chances to make it to the playoffs. [ more ]

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ESPN.com

LA Lakers

LeBron (ankle) downgraded, to sit out vs. Bucks

LeBron James is out of the game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to left ankle soreness. Lakers are aiming to avoid the play-in tournament. [ more ]

Silver Screen and Roll

Lakers vs. Warriors Preview: Possible play-in tournament matchup

The Lakers will host the Golden State Warriors, possibly a preview of the play-in tournament.

Steph Curry and Draymond Green are expected to return for the Warriors against the Lakers. [ more ]

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The Ringer

National Basketball Association

NBA Playoff Preview and Play-In Finals Picks | Thru the Ringer

In-depth analysis of NBA playoffs matchups and play-in tournament final games

Insightful discussion on Caitlin Clark's impact on the WNBA draft and Bill Belichick's media career [ more ]

ESPN.com

National Basketball Association

NBA play-in tournament 2024: Schedule, projections, standings

The NBA's play-in tournament involves teams ranked 7-10 in each conference competing for playoff spots.

Teams are either trying to secure a top 6 spot to make the playoffs or aim to secure the final play-in spots. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Chicago Bulls

It comes down to Heat-Bulls again for East's No. 8 seed: 'We're in the same position as last year'

Teams face off in a win-or-go-home play-in game, mirroring last year's scenario when Miami Heat advanced to the NBA Finals as the No. 8 seed. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls

Bulls, behind White's 42, oust Hawks; Heat on tap

Coby White scored a career-high 42 points leading Chicago Bulls to victory over Atlanta Hawks in the play-in tournament. [ more ]

Bullets Forever

Chicago Bulls

Preview: Wizards host Bulls on Friday night

The Washington Wizards aim to end their home schedule on a positive note despite recent struggles. [ more ]

Boston.com

Boston Celtics

Who will the Celtics play in the first round? See the play-in schedule and scenarios here.

The Boston Celtics will start their playoff games at TD Garden with home-court advantage throughout the postseason. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Boston Celtics

2024 NBA playoffs: Which teams have clinched postseason spots

Teams clinching playoff spots

Play-in tournament details [ more ]

The Mercury News

Photos: Golden State Warriors season is over after 118-94 play-in tournament loss to Sacramento Kings

The Golden State Warriors trio's season ended abruptly in a play-in loss, highlighting the inevitable struggle of staying at the top in the NBA. [ more ]

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Warriors' season ends unceremoniously with blowout loss to Kings in play-in

The Warriors' season ended abruptly in a blowout loss to the Kings, leaving questions around the future of the aging dynastic core. [ more ]

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Kurtenbach: The Warriors are a strange mix. That could bring big things or disaster this postseason

The Warriors are facing a challenge of balancing their roster of veterans and younger players for the postseason. [ more ]

The Athletic

This is where the Warriors are now - 10th place and in March Madness mode

The Golden State Warriors must win two games in the Play-In Tournament to make the playoffs, representing the potential end of an era. [ more ]

The Mercury News

Kurtenbach: The Warriors messed around and found out this season. It might just work out for the best

The Golden State Warriors face a crucial play-in game after a lackluster regular season performance. [ more ]

The Mercury News

Warriors' overachieving rookie duo set for intense play-in test

The Warriors, led by Steve Kerr, facing unprecedented playoff challenges as a 10-seed relying heavily on rookies. [ more ]

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LA Clippers

Boban Delivered The Chicken | Defector

The play-in tournament has added extra stakes and meaning to NBA regular-season games that would have been meaningless in the past. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Game 82: How Warriors are approaching regular season finale

Warriors keep facing setbacks in play-in race, shift focus to next week's preparedness [ more ]

Silver Screen and Roll

Lakers vs. Warriors Preview: Battle for the ninth seed

Lakers and Warriors battle for ninth seed in high-stakes game.

Winning is crucial for Lakers' playoff seed positioning. [ more ]

Newsday

Nets' Noah Clowney getting crucial playing time as the season winds down

Day'Ron Sharpe is transitioning into a mentor role with rookie Noah Clowney, despite being in his third season with the Nets.

The Nets are focusing on developing their young players and trying out different lineup combinations while still in the play-in tournament race. [ more ]

New York Post

Nets fall to Pelicans, Zion Williamson as play-in hopes keep fading

The Nets are unlikely to make the play-in tournament due to their standings and recent losing streak.

The Pelicans dominated the game against the Nets, with a significant lead and strong offensive performance. [ more ]

Newsday

NBA Play-in Tournament might salvage some of Nets' lost season

Dennis Schroder emphasizes playing for each other and giving 110% during Nets' players-only meeting.

Nets' remaining goal is to make it to the play-in tournament, despite a disappointing season. [ more ]

New York Post

Nets walloped by Pacers as fading Play-In hopes take another hit

The Nets suffered a significant loss to the Pacers, jeopardizing their Play-In hopes.

Despite being close at one point, the Nets struggled to compete with the Pacers, leading to a substantial point gap. [ more ]

Newsday

Nets still seeking effort on court with 16 games remaining

Effort and energy lacking on the court despite talking about it

Nets must translate talk into action with urgency to secure play-in tournament berth [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

Nets are out for revenge in Orlando

Brooklyn suffered a humbling loss to Orlando previously despite Magic's missing key player.

Nets are focused on chasing a spot in the NBA's play-in tournament. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Kurtenbach: The Warriors can't decide what they want to be, so the league is deciding for them

The Golden State Warriors are facing a challenging season in the NBA.

The Warriors are currently at risk of falling out of the play-in tournament in the Western Conference. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

Nets' Thomas: 'We just have to do it'

Cam Thomas emphasizes Brooklyn Nets' focus on reaching the play-in tournament despite a challenging road schedule. [ more ]

New York Post

Nets get back to relevance with another impressive win over Hawks

The Nets are back in contention for the play-in tournament.

Mikal Bridges led the Nets to a crucial win with an impressive performance. [ more ]

ESPN.com

NBA betting: Eight teams to bet on to make - or miss - the playoffs

LeBron James near 40,000 points mark, most playoffs points

West and East tight playoffs race for final spots [ more ]

Newsday

Nets hit soft spot in schedule with chance at play-in tournament still alivee

The Nets have a favorable schedule ahead against mostly under .500 teams or teams with key players missing.

The upcoming games provide a chance for the Nets to rebound and improve their standing in the play-in tournament race. [ more ]

sportslens.com

Chris Paul is 'close' to making his return for the Warriors

The Golden State Warriors have a 27-26 record, putting them in the play-in tournament position in the Western Conference.

Chris Paul is close to returning for the Warriors after being out for 18 games with a hand injury. [ more ]

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