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4 days ago

Toronto Raptors

The Raptors fell into the play-in

National Basketball Association

2023 Draft Lookback: Toronto's First Step Into the Rebuild

4 days ago

Toronto Raptors

The Raptors fell into the play-in

National Basketball Association

2023 Draft Lookback: Toronto's First Step Into the Rebuild

Raptors film room: Has the team lost faith in their offensive process?

The Raptors lost to the Pelicans and fell to the 7th seed, with no individual player performing well enough to secure victory despite a late comeback attempt.

How the schedule could impact three key NBA playoff races

NBA playoff seeding strategies have evolved from pursuing the No. 1 seed to managing load and targeting top-six positioning to avoid the play-in tournament, with lower seeds now capable of reaching the Finals.

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Heat secure third straight win and take down visiting Nets again 126-110

The Miami Heat defeated Brooklyn and extended their winning streak to three games, improving to 34-29 and positioning themselves half a game behind the sixth seed.

Heat's popular Deja Vu label is naturally going to have fans torn

The Miami Heat possess elite defensive and pace statistics that suggest they could be a dangerous postseason team if they achieve full health down the stretch.

Miami Heat

Erik Spoelstra says pressure of avoiding play-in is a 'privilege'

National Basketball Association

GAME PREVIEW: Heat get back to it with a two-game road trip starting in Boston

2 months ago

Erik Spoelstra's brutally honest comments prove the Heat needs to shake up the roster

Miami Heat remain a play-in team because they lack a superstar and a roster capable of deep playoff runs despite Eastern Conference weaknesses.

NBA expert reveals best-case scenario that Heat fans won't want to hear

Miami Heat projected as Play-In team at best with concerning roster construction; development of the young core is essential to salvage the season.

Heat secure third straight win and take down visiting Nets again 126-110

The Miami Heat defeated Brooklyn and extended their winning streak to three games, improving to 34-29 and positioning themselves half a game behind the sixth seed.

Heat's popular Deja Vu label is naturally going to have fans torn

The Miami Heat possess elite defensive and pace statistics that suggest they could be a dangerous postseason team if they achieve full health down the stretch.

Miami Heat

Erik Spoelstra says pressure of avoiding play-in is a 'privilege'

National Basketball Association

GAME PREVIEW: Heat get back to it with a two-game road trip starting in Boston

2 months ago

National Basketball Association

Erik Spoelstra's brutally honest comments prove the Heat needs to shake up the roster

National Basketball Association

NBA expert reveals best-case scenario that Heat fans won't want to hear

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Miami Heat

Bucks' sudden implosion leaves Heat with one clear path

Miami Heat

GAME PREVIEW: Heat head to Philadelphia for crucial matchup on East standings

Miami Heat

Bucks' sudden implosion leaves Heat with one clear path

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Miami Heat

GAME PREVIEW: Heat head to Philadelphia for crucial matchup on East standings

#nba-playoffs

Warriors instant analysis:Golden State sees lead in playoff standings diminish after loss to Clippers

The Clippers defeated the Warriors 114-101 in a game with significant playoff implications, cutting the Warriors' lead in the Western Conference standings to 1.5 games.

The Miami Heat's 5 most important games in March

Miami Heat face five critical games in March to secure a playoff spot, currently two games behind Philadelphia for the sixth seed with 21 games remaining in the 2024-25 season.

Miami Heat

Heat facing 'humbling' reality and playoff series deficit that no NBA team has ever overcome

The Miami Heat seeks to avoid elimination by attempting to become the first team in NBA history to rally from a 0-3 playoff deficit.

Boston Celtics

NBA playoffs 2025: First-round news, scores and highlights

The 2025 NBA playoffs kick off with top-seeded teams and an exciting play-in tournament determining final playoff spots.

Warriors instant analysis:Golden State sees lead in playoff standings diminish after loss to Clippers

The Clippers defeated the Warriors 114-101 in a game with significant playoff implications, cutting the Warriors' lead in the Western Conference standings to 1.5 games.

The Miami Heat's 5 most important games in March

Miami Heat face five critical games in March to secure a playoff spot, currently two games behind Philadelphia for the sixth seed with 21 games remaining in the 2024-25 season.

Heat facing 'humbling' reality and playoff series deficit that no NBA team has ever overcome

The Miami Heat seeks to avoid elimination by attempting to become the first team in NBA history to rally from a 0-3 playoff deficit.

Boston Celtics

NBA playoffs 2025: First-round news, scores and highlights

The 2025 NBA playoffs kick off with top-seeded teams and an exciting play-in tournament determining final playoff spots.

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3 weeks ago

Golden State Warriors

Kurtenbach: Too good to tank, too bad to matter - the Warriors are trapped in purgatory

Golden State Warriors

Kurtenbach: The Warriors are winging it, and that's for the best

Golden State Warriors

Kurtenbach: There's one thing the Warriors cannot afford to do at the NBA trade deadline

4 months ago

Golden State Warriors

Kurtenbach: Do the Warriors really think they can load manage their way to the playoffs?

Kurtenbach: The Warriors' late-season fade doesn't bode well for the playoffs (if they even make it)

The Warriors' title hopes are in jeopardy as they face the play-in tournament for the third time in five years.

3 weeks ago

Golden State Warriors

Kurtenbach: Too good to tank, too bad to matter - the Warriors are trapped in purgatory

Golden State Warriors

Kurtenbach: The Warriors are winging it, and that's for the best

Golden State Warriors

Kurtenbach: There's one thing the Warriors cannot afford to do at the NBA trade deadline

4 months ago

Golden State Warriors

Kurtenbach: Do the Warriors really think they can load manage their way to the playoffs?

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Kurtenbach: The Warriors' late-season fade doesn't bode well for the playoffs (if they even make it)

The Warriors' title hopes are in jeopardy as they face the play-in tournament for the third time in five years.

fromNew York Daily News

Michael Porter Jr., Nets have a real chance to embarrass struggling Knicks

The Knicks are in a deep slump that could allow the Nets, led by Michael Porter Jr., to capitalize and further jeopardize New York's season.

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Miami Heat

2024-25 Eastern Conference Play-In: Best bets for Miami Heat v. Atlanta Hawks

Miami Heat

Betting the NBA playoffs: Thunder, Celtics have best NBA championship odds

After winning in Chicago, Heat just one road victory from making more play-in history

Miami Heat is one victory away from making NBA play-in tournament history as the first 10th-place team to reach playoffs.

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Toronto Raptors

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LA Clippers

Mavs eliminate Kings for shot at West's last spot

fromNew York Post

LA Clippers

Mavericks advance in play-in tournament with win over Kings

Miami Heat

2024-25 Eastern Conference Play-In: Best bets for Miami Heat v. Atlanta Hawks

Miami Heat

Betting the NBA playoffs: Thunder, Celtics have best NBA championship odds

After winning in Chicago, Heat just one road victory from making more play-in history

Miami Heat is one victory away from making NBA play-in tournament history as the first 10th-place team to reach playoffs.

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Toronto Raptors

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LA Clippers

Mavs eliminate Kings for shot at West's last spot

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LA Clippers

Mavericks advance in play-in tournament with win over Kings

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