NBA Previews

Bulls Host Heat in Play-In Duel, but Injuries Could Shift the Edge The Chicago Bulls may have home-court advantage and a season sweep over the Miami Heat, but as Wednesday’s Eastern Conference play-in game approaches, it’s clear that health — not history — may be the biggest factor. With multiple key injuries in the backcourt, the ninth-seeded Bulls face serious

Mavericks Limp In, Kings Surge Ahead in West Play-In Clash After a chaotic regular season, the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings will collide in a win-or-go-home Western Conference play-in matchup on Wednesday night. While the Kings come in with momentum and a balanced core, the Mavericks limp into the postseason with injuries, inconsistency, and the weight of a season defined

Magic vs. Hawks: Southeast Rivals Clash in East Play-In The Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks aren’t just battling for playoff positioning—they’re putting their seasons on the line in Tuesday’s Eastern Conference play-in game. The winner grabs the No. 7 seed and earns the right to face the defending champion Boston Celtics in the first round. The two teams finished first

Warriors vs. Grizzlies: West Play-In Battle for the 7th Seed The Golden State Warriors had their eyes on a top-six seed in the Western Conference when they traded for Jimmy Butler at the deadline. And why not? The move paid off fast. The Dubs went 23-7 with Butler in the lineup. But it still wasn’t enough. They finished 48-34, just

Magic and Hawks Meet in Play-In Tournament Preview With the Eastern Conference play-in tournament set to begin, the Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks will face off in a prelude to their crucial matchup on Tuesday. Although Sunday’s game won’t affect seeding, it offers a chance for both teams to test strategies, rest key players, and fine-tune their approach. For those

Knicks Look to Regain Rhythm in Regular Season Finale vs. Nets With the playoffs around the corner, the New York Knicks close out their regular season Sunday afternoon with a visit to the struggling Brooklyn Nets. While the Knicks have already secured the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, head coach Tom Thibodeau is emphasizing urgency, not complacency. Knicks

Bulls Look to Cap Regular Season on High Note Against Shorthanded Sixers The Chicago Bulls are set to wrap up their regular season on Sunday against a depleted Philadelphia 76ers squad. Though locked into the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference, the Bulls are looking to carry momentum into the NBA Play-In Tournament by finishing strong. Bulls Eye Winning

Celtics Eye Sweep of Hornets Before Shifting Focus to Playoffs With the top seed in the East already locked up, the Boston Celtics will look to close the regular season with a fourth straight win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. The Celtics (60-21) dominated Friday’s meeting with Charlotte, pulling away in the second half for a 130-94 victory. Bench

Heat Aim to Build Momentum Ahead of Play-In Clash vs. Wizards The Miami Heat may already be locked into the No. 10 seed in the Eastern Conference, but Sunday’s regular-season finale still offers one final tune-up before the real pressure hits. Miami (37-44) will host the Washington Wizards in a game that means everything for playoff preparation—and potentially everything for