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Minnesota Timberwolves cruise past Oklahoma City Thunder to move into NBA playoffs

Minnesota Timberwolves booked themselves a ticket to the NBA playoffs after Karl-Anthony Towns led them to a comprehensive 120-95 win in a play-in game against Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday in the Western Conference.

The Times of India

Nuggets enter playoffs healthy for first time since bubble

Many basketball buffs aren't giving the Denver Nuggets much of a chance to reach their first NBA Finals despite being the top seed in the Western Conference

The Independent UK

Warriors chances of NBA Championship repeat rubbished as Draymond Green claims dismissed

Draymond Green's NBA Championship taunt has been shot down by pundit Shannon Sharpe, who has ruled the Golden State Warriors out of defending their NBA title this season after woeful regular season form

Daily Mirror

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NBA Wires roundtable: Projecting the NBA’s 2023 regular season awards

NBA Wires roundtable: Projecting the NBA's 2023 regular season awards

USA Today Sports Media Group

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

NBA Twitter reacts to Warriors clinching No. 6 seed in Western Conference with blowout win over Blazers in season finale

A blowout victory over the Trail Blazers paired with a Clippers win over the Suns officially clinched the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference playoff picture for the Warriors.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Here Are the First-Round, Play-In Tournament Matchups for the NBA’s Western Conference

The top 10 seeds in the Western Conference will compete for a chance to become this year’s NBA champion.

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Rockets Reportedly Make Decision on Coach Stephen Silas After Three Seasons

Houston finished as the worst team in the Western Conference for the third year in row.

Sports Illustrated

Playoff scenarios for the Warriors entering the final game of the regular season on Sunday vs. Trail Blazers

The Warriors will enter the final game of the regular season on Sunday with different playoff scenarios to lock up a top-six seed in the Western Conference.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Timberwolves take care of business, blow out Spurs, 151-131

AUSTIN, Texas — In order to keep their chances of a top-eight finish in the Western Conference alive, the Timberwolves needed to overcome one of their biggest flaws — an inability to beat teams at the bottom of the standings.

Tribune News Service

NBA’s Wild Official Western Conference Playoff Chart Proves How Competitive 2023 Season Has Been

Enjoy the colorful, jumbled art that is the Western Conference playoff situation.

Sports Illustrated

Darvin Ham reiterates the Lakers’ goal for this season

After his Lakers beat the Suns on Friday, head coach Darvin Ham made it clear he's aiming very high the rest of the way.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Lakers player grades: L.A. wins 42nd game despite lackluster play

The Lakers didn't exactly play up to their standards on Friday, but they still mustered a double-digit win over a depleted Suns squad.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Mavericks eliminated from playoff race after sitting players in must-win game

The slumping Dallas Mavericks were eliminated from play-in contention on Friday one year after the club reached the Western Conference finals

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Kenny Smith: The Lakers are a sleeper team in the Western Conference

Kenny Smith says no one should count out the Lakers, even after their disappointing loss to the Clippers on Wednesday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Lakers playoff picture: Scenarios, potential first-round matchups

Breaking down the Los Angeles Lakers' remaining schedule and potential playoff matchups.

USA Today Sports Media Group

How the Lakers can still finish sixth in the Western Conference

The Lakers' quest to avoid the play-in tournament isn't quite over yet.

The Times of India

NBA: Phoenix Suns clinch a spot in the playoffs

A sixth consecutive win by the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday booked them a place in the NBA playoffs, with three regular-season games left to play in the Western Conference.

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Daily Mirror

Dallas superstar takes blame for Mavericks struggles but won't end season

The Dallas Mavericks' regular NBA season has crumbled with the team sat 11th in the Western Conference and superstar player Luka Doncic has taken responsibility for the team's woes

Leeds Live

Leeds United news as former 'target' lifts the lid on Whites interest prior to Arsenal move

A round-up of the latest Leeds United headlines

Daily Mirror

LA Lakers and Dallas Mavericks chase Play-Off place - what's at stake in NBA final week

The NBA regular season is entering it's final week and the stakes are high in both the Western and Eastern Conference, with a number of top stars at risk of missing out on the post-season, the race for MVP tighter than ever and the battle for a generational talent with…

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls edge closer to a play-in spot with a 23-point comeback vs. the Memphis Grizzlies

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls followed a simple formula to complete a 44-point swing and clinch a 128-107 win over the second-best team in the Western Conference: Don’t slow down.

The Times of India

New Orleans Pelicans defeat Los Angeles Clippers

The New Orleans Pelicans occupy the sole seventh position in the Western Conference after their 122-114 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday in the NBA.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Lakers player grades: L.A. finally gets over .500 with win over Timberwolves

The Lakers' recent surge continued on Friday with an impressive 123-111 win over the Timberwolves.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Spurs vs. Warriors: Stream, lineups, odds, injury reports and broadcast info for Friday

Before the Warriors host the Spurs, here's everything you need to know about Friday's game, including how to watch.

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