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Los Angeles Times

Rui Hachimura is bad luck for Memphis again as Lakers win

Rui Hachimura, who helped oust Memphis from playoffs last season with three pointers, makes seven in Lakers' win Wednesday.

The Salt Lake Tribune

The Triple Team: There’s good news and bad news about the Jazz’s locker room vibes after loss to San Antonio

Plus, Lauri Markkanen played 42 minutes on Wednesday, and the Jazz are officially eliminated from the playoffs.

Minneapolis Star-Tribune

'Good likelihood' that injured Embiid will be back before start of playoffs, 76ers' Nurse says

Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse said Wednesday that there is a ''good likelihood'' that reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid will be back on the court before the postseason.

CelticsBlog

Neemias Queta’s unclear future with Celtics

Photo by Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Neemias Queta will play the Maine Celtics’ two games in Atlanta this week and only retains three games of NBA eligibility on his two-way contract this year. ATLANTA — Neemias Queta and the Celtics have not engaged in discussions about converting his two-way contract to a standard one, he told CLNS Media/CelticsBlog on Tuesday. Boston activated him for his 47th NBA game on Saturday against the Bulls, leaving three remaining this season before he becomes ineligible for the playoffs. “I’m just doing my job,” Queta said. “If it...

NetsDaily

Long Island Nets earn trip to playoffs with blowout win over Grand Rapids Gold, 127-94

Photo by Luther Schlaifer/NBAE via Eight Nets scored in double figures and Long Island clinched a post-season spot at Nassau Coliseum Tuesday. The Long Island Nets (19-14) defeated the Grand Rapids Gold (11-21), 127-94, on Tuesday evening at Nassau Coliseum. In doing so, Long Island clinched its fourth playoff berth in franchise history. Eight Nets scored in double figures in the win, including forward Davion Warren, who posted a career-high 33 points to go along with eight rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block in 33 minutes. The Nets two reliable vets,...

Golden State Of Mind

Why the Warriors are better away from home this season

Draymond Green sits out in January, as he has for 46% of the Warriors’ home games | Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Golden State is 18-15 on the road - and only 18-19 at the Chase Center. Here’s a look at why that is. If the Golden State Warriors end up missing the playoffs this season, there’s one main cause they can point to: Not being able to win at home. It’s a curious trend, which hasn’t been the case in other recent seasons. Last year, the Warriors went 33-8 at the Chase Center in the regular season, and 4-2 in the playoffs. On the...

Canis Hoopus

Report: Wolves to Sign T.J. Warren for Rest of Season

Photo by David Berding/ After averaging 4.1 points on 38.2% from the floor through back-to-back 10-day contracts, the Timberwolves will sign T.J. Warren for the rest of the season and playoffs. The Minnesota Timberwolves are signing veteran forward T.J. Warren for the rest of the season, according to a report from Jon Krawczynski and Shams Charania of The Athletic on Tuesday morning. This will make him available for the playoffs and give the team scoring depth off the bench. Warren, 30, was initially brought onto the Wolves on a 10-day contract. He replaced Justin...

www.ocregister.com

Clippers hit the road looking to shed ‘soft’ reputation

Coach Tyronn Lue’s postgame comments about the state of his team were not only harsh reality but maybe a challenge as the team enters the final 11-game stretch before the playoffs.

Posting and Toasting

Knicks Injury Update: Robinson closest to return, Randle might not be back

Plot twist! New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau offered a brief update on the status of the three injured starters currently nursing injuries and getting ready to make their comebacks (or not) throughout the remainder of the regular season and heading into the playoffs on Monday, March 25, before the game against the Detroit Pistons. While Julius Randle was the first player to go down and he was expected to make his return at some point between this and next week, that is now looking rather optimistic. Instead, it seems like Mitchell Robinson—who was initially feared to...

Bright Side Of The Sun

Game Preview: Suns play their last sub-.500 opponent of the season in the Spurs

Photo by Ronald Cortes/ Same team, different day. The Suns try to wrap things up in San Antonio against the Spurs while continuing to gain steam heading into the playoffs. Who: Phoenix Suns (42-29) @ San Antonio Spurs (15-56) When: 5:00pm AZ Time Where: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas Watch: Arizona’s Family 3TV / Arizona’s Family Sports Listen: KMVP 98.7 The schedule for the Phoenix Suns becomes a little bit more tricky after tonight’s matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. A repeat of Saturday night's victory over the Spurs, which Phoenix won 131-106,...

Peachtree Hoops

Celtics at Hawks: start time, TV, streaming, radio, game thread

Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via A rematch of the first round of the playoffs last year. The Atlanta Hawks (31-39) stare down the Boston Celtics (57-14) for the first of their two games against them this week. Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA Start Time: 7:30 EDT PM TV: Bally Sports Southeast (BSSE) Radio: Sports Radio 92.9 the Game (WZGC-FM) Streaming: Bally Sports+, The Bally Sports app, and BallySports.com

Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Live at 6 p.m.: Timberwolves vs. Warriors. Follow it with Gameview.

The Timberwolves are third in the West with 12 games left before the playoffs. Tap here for play-by-play, the in-game boxscore and NBA scores.

NESN.com

Celtics Can Afford To Rest Jrue Holiday Until Playoffs — If Necessary

Jrue Holiday’s made quite the impression through one season with the Boston Celtics, giving the organization exactly what it envisioned when acquiring the 33-year-old in the offseason: a defensive leader to fill Marcus Smart’s void. While that’s an easier said than done task to inherit in debuting with a new team that also has weighing […]

Lakers Nation

Lakers Rumors: Christian Wood Expected To Miss Remainder Of Regular Season But Could Return For Playoffs

The ebbs and flows of the 2023-24 season have finally begun to favor the Los Angeles Lakers, who have resuscitated themselves...

NetsDaily

Long Island Nets blown out, but two-way Jaylen Martin scores 18

Photo by Evan Yu/NBAE via Jaylen Martin averaged 15 points a game for the Westchester Knicks before the Nets signed him at the deadline. He had his first big game for Long Island Thurday. With G League playoffs starting in less than two weeks, the Long Island Nets have lost three of their last four games, including a 29-point blowout to the at Nassau Coliseum Thursday night. With Noah Clowney in Brooklyn and two-way Keon Johnson unavailable, the Long Islanders had little scoring prowess and wound up shooting 42.1% overall and only 22.9% from deep. Three Nets who head...

FOX Sports

Has Jimmy Butler been the best player in these playoffs? | NBA | SPEAK

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat upset the Boston Celtics last night 123-116 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Playoff Jimmy led the Heat in scoring with 35 points. Joy Taylor, LeSean McCoy, Ric Bucher, and Cuttino Mobley debate if Butler has been the best player in these playoffs.

FOX Sports

Why LeBron, Embiid, Jokić are players under the most pressure in NBA playoffs | SPEAK

The NBA playoffs are just a week away! Nikola Jokić, Chris Paul, LeBron James and Joel Embiid are some of the players that are arguably under the most pressure but where do they fall on the Speak crew's lists? Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor, LeSean McCoy, and Ric Bucher share which players they believe are under the most pressure.

FOX Sports

Celtics or Heat best remaining in the NBA playoffs? I SPEAK FOR YOURSELF

The Final Four are here, with the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors battling it out in the West, and the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics facing off in the East. Marcellus Wiley, Emmanuel Acho & Ric Bucher decide which of them are the best team remaining in the playoffs. Marcellus Wiley makes a case for Jayson Tatum's Celtics, who swept the Brooklyn Nets and overcame Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. Watch as Acho make his pick as well.

Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Surging Magic clinch at least a play-in spot with 112-92 win over Hornets

Cole Anthony scored 17 of his 21 points in the second quarter and the Orlando Magic routed the Charlotte Hornets 112-92 on Tuesday night to clinch at least a play-in berth in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

FOX Sports

LeBron, AD & Lakers advance to WCF, who deserves the most credit for their success? | NBA | SPEAK

The Los Angeles Lakers never trailed in their series-clinching 122-101 Game 6 win over the Steph curry and the Golden State Warriors. LeBron led the way with 30 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists in Game 6. Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor, Ric Bucher, and Cuttino Mobley debate who deserves the most credit for the Lakers success in these playoffs.

FOX Sports

Bucks fire head coach Mike Budenholzer after five seasons | SPEAK

The Milwaukee Bucks have fired Head Coach Mike Budenholzer after five seasons with the team. While the Bucks won an NBA Finals title in 2021, they were first-round exits in this season's playoffs, losing to the Miami Heat in five games. Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor, LeSean McCoy and Ric Bucher react to the breaking news.

Bright Side Of The Sun

The time has come for the Suns to walk Frank Vogel’s talk

Photo by Patrick McDermott/ We’ve heard all of the right answers. It’s time to see them actually materialize on the court. The Phoenix Suns return home tonight after embarking on a key four-game road trip against the best the Eastern Conference has. It was a great opportunity for the Suns to measure themselves against quality competition and understand their team's strengths and weaknesses as the playoffs near. What did we learn while the team was away? Quite simply, they are below average as it relates to defending the perimeter. Currently ranked 22nd in the NBA...

FOX Sports

Steve Nash out as Brooklyn Nets HC after disappointing 2-5 start | NBA | SPEAK

Emmanuel Acho, LeSean McCoy, Joy Taylor, and David Helman discuss whether Steve Nash should be blamed for the issues the Brooklyn Nets have faced this season. Acho explains the only person that should be blamed for the Nets issues is Kevin Durant for multiple off the court reasons. McCoy explains Nash is to blame because he could not win in the playoffs with such skilled players on the roster. Joy explains the organization is to blame for the struggles because they have been unable to build culture.

ClutchPoints

Grizzlies vs. Warriors prediction, odds, pick, how to watch – 3/20/2024

The Golden State Warriors continue to hold down the last play-in spot in the Western Conference as they host the 13th-place Memphis Grizzlies. The teams split both games played in Memphis earlier this season, but Golden State has won the last five matchups in Golden State, dating back to the 2022 playoffs. It is time […] The post Grizzlies vs. Warriors prediction, odds, pick, how to watch – 3/20/2024 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

FOX Sports

Has LeBron's Lakers tenure been a success? | NBA | SPEAK

The Los Angeles Lakers second half of the season is set to tip off against the Golden State Warriors this Thursday. The team has 23 games remaining but could potentially miss the playoffs for the third time in LeBron James' Lakers tenure. However, the Lakers did win the NBA Finals during the league's 2020 bubble season and broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record in the purple and gold. Shaquille O'Neal even said that he would not oppose LeBron getting a statue in front of Crypto.com Arena. Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor, LeSean McCoy and Ric Bucher debate whether LeBron's Lakers tenure...

CelticsBlog

According to LeBron James, Jayson Tatum’s early-career resume is ‘elite'

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics. | Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via “Four Conference Finals and a Final appearance before the age of 26 is elite.” Jayson Tatum has seen tons of success in his first seven years as a member of the Boston Celtics. He’s made the playoffs in every single campaign and has only failed to get out of the first round once. That early-career experience is something that’s going to help him immensely down the line, according to Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. James discussed the...

FOX Sports

Giannis headlines Top 5 players in playoffs; KD, Devin Booker & Suns prep for Clippers | NBA | SPEAK

Emmanuel Acho, Ric Bucher, Joy Taylor and David Helman discuss which Phoenix Suns star needs an NBA Title more, Kevin Durant or Devin Booker. Acho also reveals his Top 5 players in the NBA Playoffs.

Are the Pelicans too inexperienced to make the playoffs? | The Jump

Rachel Nichols, Dave McMenamin and Scottie Pippen react to Jrue Holiday's comments about the feelings around the New Orleans Pelicans this season with Zion Williamson, Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram among the additions brought in by David Griffin, and Anthony

Scottie Pippen: James Harden needs to rest more during the regular reason | The Jump

Rachel Nichols, Dave McMenamin and Scottie Pippen debate the idea of the Houston Rockets using load management on James Harden during the 2019-20 NBA season in the hopes of having him perform better in the playoffs. #TheJump #NBA #Sports ✔

Sky’s the limit for the 76ers if Joel Embiid can keep his weight down – Scottie Pippen | The Jump

Rachel Nichols, Dave McMenamin and Scottie Pippen react to Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid saying he's lost about 25 pounds this summer, and discuss what the Sixers need from Embiid in order to go far in the 2020 NBA playoffs -- with Pippen saying