Play-In Picture: New York's loss muddles East bracket
All manner of Play-In chaos in the East seemed to erupt on Tuesday after some key outcomes in the West.
On banner night, short-handed Lakers eye 3rd straight win
Blazers knock off Jazz to tighten grip on playoff spot
Harden does bit of everything in return as Nets cruise
Hawks storm back in the 4th to clinch playoff berth
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Headlines
- Knicks, Hawks clinch playoff berths
- LeBron out tonight, could return Saturday
- Harden returns, comes off Nets' bench vs. Spurs
- Lakers unveil 17th championship banner
- Pistons extending Casey through 2023-24 season
- Oladipo to undergo season-ending surgery
- Mitchell (ankle) to miss final 3 regular-season games
- Excellence, passion propelled Garnett to Hall of Fame
- WNBA unveils details, prize pool for inaugural Commissioner's Cup
- B/R: 2021 NBA Draft's best-kept secrets
- FAQ: NBA Play-In Tournament
MUST-SEE HIGHLIGHTS
PLAYOFFS BEGIN MAY 22
Playoff chase to play out on NBA League Pass
We take a look at two games each night this week that will effect one particular race for either the Playoffs or Play-In Tournament.
May 10, 2021
Playoff Picture: Updated standings, Play-In pairings
The regular season ends May 16. See the latest standings, potential matchups and where each teams ranks in the playoff race.
April 16, 2021
FAQ: NBA Play-In Tournament
The State Farm NBA Play-In Tournament will include teams with the 7th through 10th-highest winning percentages in each conference and take place May 18-21.
May 6, 2021
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ANALYSIS
Plenty left to be decided in West chase
Playoff chase to play out on NBA League Pass
Westbrook does the impossible
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Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 21
Thibodeau has transformed culture in New York
Davis puts Lakers on his back
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HALL OF FAME
Duncan followed unorthodox path to Hall of Fame
St. Croix, an 82-square mile island in the Caribbean, isn't exactly a basketball factory. But Duncan's upbringing there set the stage for one of the most successful careers in NBA history.
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Excellence, passion propelled Garnett to Hall of Fame
Kevin Garnett's white-hot intensity and rare skill set were driving forces in his jump straight from high school to the heights of NBA success.
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Deep hunger to be best drove Kobe to Hall of Fame
In his NBA career, Kobe Bryant went from a brash teenager who believed he could do it all to the 20-year veteran who did.
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FEATURES
Kia Rookie Ladder: LaMelo returns to No. 1
The Hornets guard moves past Anthony Edwards as both players look to make their case for the award over the final week.
11 hours ago
Defensive Player Ladder: Gobert, Simmons lead the pack
The Jazz center takes over the No. 1 spot as both players hope to solidify their case for the award this week.
May 11, 2021
Power Rankings, Week 21: Here come the playoffs!
See where all 30 teams rank as the regular season enters the final week and the playoffs and Play-In Tournament await.
May 10, 2021
Kia MVP Ladder: Jokic strengthens his grip
Denver's do-it-all big man refuses to let up in our latest look at the Top 5 Kia MVP contenders.
May 7, 2021
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