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PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 114-98 win over the Jazz

The best photos from the Thunder's 114-98 win over the Jazz on Thursday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 7, 2023

Down five starters, Nuggets fight but fall to full-strength Suns

PHOENIX – Ish Smith looked up at Kevin Durant, not in awe of the size or talent discrepancy between the two, but eager to get on with the competition.

The Denver Post · Apr 7, 2023

Player grades: Thunder inch closer to play-in berth with 114-98 win over Jazz

Player grades for the Thunder's 114-98 win over the Jazz.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 7, 2023

Rockets at Hornets: Friday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Can Stephen Silas make a late push to keep his job? With weekend games in Charlotte and Washington, it certainly can’t hurt if Houston finishes 2022-23 on a winning streak.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 7, 2023

With No. 2 seed locked up, how will Celtics approach final two regular season games?

Joe Mazzulla has stayed consistent with his desire for the Celtics to continue winning and build good habits as the playoffs inch closer. Even though their final two regular season games will be meaningless for them in the standings, that intention doesn’t appear to be changing.

Boston Herald · Apr 7, 2023

Warriors insist they can’t risk tanking for preferred playoff matchup

SAN FRANCISCO — Coach Steve Kerr has mulled all the possible scenarios for the last few games of the regular season.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023

LeBron James reflects on "toughest game of the year" as play-off hopes dashed

The Los Angeles bragging rights went to the Clippers on Wednesday night as they wounded their rivals in the process, with LeBron James claiming it's their "toughest" game yet

Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2023

NBA denies Mavericks’ protest of loss to Warriors on March 22

DALLAS — The NBA on Thursday denied the Mavericks’ protest of a controversial call and confusion in their March 22 loss to the Golden State Warriors, denying Dallas the opportunity to replay the last 14 minutes of a playoff-race-crippling defeat.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023

Mark Cuban defends Luka Doncic, returns fire at Kendrick Perkins, Stephen A. Smith

DALLAS — It’s been a difficult couple of months for Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic, from his team’s standings nosedive; to his Most Valuable Player and NBA scoring title chances evaporating; and to, by his own admission, off-court matters partly affecting his on-court joy.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023

Kerr: Wiggins won’t play in Warriors’ final 2 regular-season games

Andrew Wiggins will not play in the Golden State Warriors’ final two games of the regular season in Sacramento and Portland, head coach Steve Kerr said Wednesday in a radio interview.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023