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Game 82: The end of the line for some in the NBA, decision day for others

Game 82: The end of the line for some in the NBA, decision day for others

Game 82 for every team in the NBA has arrived. For 10 clubs, it's the end of the season. For 13 others, it's one last game before the postseason. And for seven teams in the Western Conference, Game 82 might feel like Game 7.
The NBA's playoff chase will end Sunday. Here's a look at what's happening

The NBA's playoff chase will end Sunday. Here's a look at what's happening

With one day left, the NBA playoff picture is still not in complete focus. It’s crystal-clear in the Eastern Conference, where two playoff matchups are known, the top six seeds are set and the four play-in spots are all locked in.
Domantas Sabonis set to win 3rd straight NBA rebound title, eyeing another All-NBA spot

Domantas Sabonis set to win 3rd straight NBA rebound title, eyeing another All-NBA spot

Sacramento's Domantas Sabonis is about to join a pretty special group of rebounders.
Clippers hold off Kings 101-100 to remain tied with Nuggets for No. 4 in tight Western Conference

Clippers hold off Kings 101-100 to remain tied with Nuggets for No. 4 in tight Western Conference

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — James Harden had 23 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points and the Los Angeles Clippers held off a late flurry in the final two minutes and beat the Sacramento Kings 101-100 on Friday night.
Luka and the Lakers believe they can win a championship after wrapping up the Pacific title

Luka and the Lakers believe they can win a championship after wrapping up the Pacific title

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After the Los Angeles Lakers beat Houston on Friday night to clinch the Pacific Division title and the third seed in the playoffs with their 50th victory of the season, their postgame celebration was both wild and wet.

Washington takes on Miami on 5-game losing streak

Washington Wizards (17-64, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (37-44, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Washington is looking to end its five-game skid with a victory over Miami.

Milwaukee takes on Detroit, seeks 8th straight victory

Detroit Pistons (44-37, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (47-34, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee heads into a matchup against Detroit as winners of seven consecutive games.

Minnesota takes home win streak into matchup with Utah

Utah Jazz (17-64, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (48-33, seventh in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota hosts Utah looking to continue its four-game home winning streak.

Los Angeles aims for 50th win of season in matchup against Golden State

Los Angeles Clippers (49-32, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (48-33, sixth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Sunday, 3:30 p.m.

New York takes on Brooklyn on 3-game losing streak

New York Knicks (50-31, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (26-55, 12th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: New York enters the matchup with Brooklyn as losers of three games in a row.
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