6 Questions in The East’s Center MatchupsJacob Sutton, JSutt Hoops
Analyzing Knicks vs. Pistons and Pacers vs. Bucks
Which postseason and lottery races will Sunday determine?Tim Bontemps, ESPN
Each 2025 NBA playoff state of affairs at play on final day of standard seasonJoe Vardon, The Athletic
BKN: Nets’ rebuild now enters into fingers of NBA Draft LotteryBrian Lewis, NY Put up
BKN: Regardless of tough Nets season, Jalen Wilson discovered a method to keep constant
BOS: The Case for Jayson TatumPaul Flannery, Hoopology
Despite the fact that it took seven years and a number of other irritating postseason losses to achieve the mountain high, when Tatum lastly broke via final season it felt inevitable. That’s not his fault, however it’s his burden in an NBA ecosystem that has by no means really embraced his all-too logical rise from participating prospect to top-5 performer.
BOS: The place Celtics are higher and worse from championship season forward of playoffsConor Roche, Boston.com
BOS: One final meaningless recreation earlier than the true battles start for the defending champion CelticsGary Washburn, Boston Globe
CLE: As NBA playoffs close to, Cavaliers’ Darius Garland is discovering a better gearJoe Vardon, The Athletic
CLE: Jarrett Allen is Cavs’ Unsung Hero Danny Cunningham, The Inside Shot
DAL: “Making an attempt to Get Our Habits Appropriate”: Mavericks dominate the Raptors, conserving hopes alive to host the West play-in recreation Grant Afseth, The Hoops Journal
DEN: Nuggets discover playoff-level depth in win over Grizzlies after a tumultuous weekTony Jones, The Athletic
DET: Pistons vs Knicks prediction for playoffs: Buckle up for lengthy and bodily collectionOmari Sankofa II, Free Press
DET: Pistons’ loss to Bucks cements sixth seed and playoff assembly with KnicksHunter Patterson, The Athletic
DET: Rookie ahead Ron Holland’s development could possibly be a game-changer for Pistons in playoff openerKory Woods, MLive
GSW: Warriors’ scenario clarified: Beat the Clippers, and face the Lakers in first sphericalAnthony Slater, The Athletic
GSW: What must occur for Warriors to achieve playoff collection … or play-in eventJoseph Dycus, Mercury Information
GSW: Jonathan Kuminga, The Good, The Dangerous and The UglyEric Apricot, Dub Nation Hq
GSW: Why rediscovering stunning offense is precedence No. 1 for WarriorsMonte Poole, NBC Sports activities
GSW: Warriors coach Steve Kerr thinks an 82-game NBA common season is an excessive amount ofChristian Clark, The Athletic
IND: Pacers dump ultimate house recreation, hit highway to finish common season in opposition to CavsTom Lewis, Indy Cornrows
LAC: The Clippers are the NBA championship contenders to look out for in L.A.Lior Lampert, Fansided
A fan on social media famous that the Clippers lead the league/tied for first within the following metrics over their final 15 contests:
Wins (13)
Offensive score (124.1)
Internet score (17.1)
Defensive rebounds per recreation (35.8)
Opponent offensive rebounds per recreation allowed (8.9)
Opponent second-chance factors per recreation allowed (10.9)
Subject-goal share (51.9 p.c)
Three-point share (44.4 p.c)
Plus/minus (+16.3)
The Clippers additionally paced the Affiliation in defensive score, however the Orlando Magic have since narrowly surpassed them. However, they’re an elite cease unit. Their mixture of rangy, versatile wings, scrappy guards and an imposing inside presence in burgeoning star Ivica Zubac stacks up with one of the best.
LAC: Clippers to face Warriors understanding a win secures a top-5 seedJanis Carr, OC Register
LAL: Lakers safe No. 3 seed, 50 wins with victory over RocketsKhobi Worth, OC Register
LAL: Redick finds teaching extra rewarding than being an NBA participantKhobi Worth, OC Register
LAL: Lakers, with No. 3 seed clinched, assured vying for NBA titleKhobi Worth, OC Register
MIA: Bumper sticker for Warmth season? ‘I survived Jimmy Butler.’Ira Winderman, SunSentinel
MIL: Giannis dominates in Bucks’ win over Pistons and teammates are grateful: ‘It’s a blessing’Eric Nehm, The Athletic
MIN: Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels has grow to be a extra versatile defender in 12 months 5Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic
NYK: Q & A: Stan Van Gundy opens up on the cruel playoff actuality going through KnicksSteve Serby, NY Put up
NYK: Knicks are gifted, however there’s craving for outdated tough-guys squadSteve Popper, Newsday
ORL: Trevelin Queen was the proper two-way participant: How do the Magic get extra?Philip Rossman-Reich, World R Squared
Trevelin Queen stuffed each want the Orlando Magic had when he performed significant minutes and impacted profitable. Why cannot the Magic make extra of their two-way spots?
PHI: Joel Embiid undergoes profitable left knee surgical procedure, to be re-evaluated in 6 weeksZach Powell, The Athletic
POR: Donovan Clingan showcasing essential ability makes him Blazers heart of the longer termReese Kunz, Rip Metropolis Undertaking
SAC: NBA play-in race: How can the Kings clinch homecourt benefit?Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee
SAC: Domantas Sabonis set to win third straight NBA rebound titleTim Reynolds, AP
SAC: Kings’ Play-In Recreation Watch occasion. Kings Weekly Podcast and TheAssist are throwing a watch occasion on April sixteenth @ Mojos Native. Reservation at 6PM. Standing room solely after that.
Enroll after which RSVP to get into the group chat and lock in your spot: https://theassist.nyc/invite/389acc65-3e4f-4644-9add-74f31b88367e
SAS: Vassell and Sochan’s season involves an finish earlyPaul Garcia, The Spot Up Shot
SAS: Stephon Fort is the rookie of the 12 months favourite, and that has him considering forwardTim Reynolds, AP
UTA: What the Jazz discovered from the NCAA title recreationSarah Todd, Deseret Information
Learning late-game execution helped the Jazz get a uncommon time beyond regulation win in opposition to the Portland Path Blazers
WAS: After 4 excessive colleges and a cease in Australia, AJ Johnson discovered an NBA houseVarun Shankar, Washington Put up
The Wizards guard has grown throughout a generally turbulent rookie season that included a midseason commerce from Milwaukee.
How the primary spherical is shaping up after the NCAA eventKevin O’Connor, Yahoo Sports activities
Jaron Pierre Jr. Scouting DeepdiveElliott Crow, Draftstack
One of many high scorers in faculty hoops, Jaron Pierre Jr. is a hidden gem with actual NBA potential. What makes Pierre Jr. a diamond within the tough
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