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LA Lakers grab Western Conference playoff spot with win over Minnesota Timberwolves

Los Angeles Lakers defeated visitors Minnesota Timbervolves in a close 108-102 overtime victory in their play-in game on Tuesday to confirm themselves as the No. 7 seed and grab the playoff spot in the Western Conference.

The Times of India · Apr 12, 2023

Lakers player grades: L.A. makes the playoffs the hard way with win over Timberwolves

It wasn't exactly pretty, but the Lakers are back in the NBA Playoffs with a 108-102 win over the Timberwolves in the play-in tournament.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 12, 2023

NBA: Charlotte Hornets focusing on the draft to add players this summer

The plans for this summer's free agency are simple for Charlotte Hornets -- re-sign own players

The Times of India · Apr 12, 2023

Heat loses to Atlanta Hawks, will need win on Friday to make playoffs

MIAMI — A Heat season that has felt like a season-long slog, with one step forward followed by one step back, now teeters on the brink of expiration.

Miami Herald · Apr 12, 2023

Paul Sullivan: Patrick Beverley has had a chip on his shoulder since his Chicago high school days. Can it help Bulls survive?

CHICAGO — No one is quite sure which Chicago Bulls team will show up Wednesday night in Toronto for their play-in game with the Raptors.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 12, 2023

Mavs GM Nico Harrison talks Kyrie Irving’s free agency, dismisses Luka Doncic trade fears

DALLAS — Before Nico Harrison started his end-of-season interview Tuesday afternoon, the Mavericks’ general manager walked past the microphone at the podium and grabbed a bottle of water off the table in the far corner.

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023

Jacque Vaughn learned how to deal with NBA superstars watching Doc Rivers

NEW YORK — Jacque Vaughn played for Doc Rivers as a point guard on the 2002-03 Orlando Magic. On Saturday, Vaughn and Rivers will compete against each other as head coaches as the Nets and 76ers kick off their first-round playoff series in Philadelphia.

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023

Joe Mazzulla has Celtics’ trust as he approaches his first postseason as a head coach

When the Celtics suspended Ime Udoka on the eve of training camp, Brad Stevens trusted Joe Mazzulla enough to take over as the team’s interim head coach despite his inexperience and an organization going through uncertainty.

Boston Herald · Apr 11, 2023

Why is UConn’s Jordan Hawkins ranked so low on some NBA mock draft boards?

HARTFORD, Conn. — UConn fans who saw Jordan Hawkins play this season know that he’s got what it takes to be very good at the next level.

Tribune News Service · Apr 11, 2023

For Heat’s Herro, nothing has been the same about his four postseason trips

MIAMI — Don’t bother asking Tyler Herro to define a typical NBA postseason.

Tribune News Service · Apr 11, 2023