Lakers NBA Playoffs and Play-In Tournament projections As of March 28, the Lakers have a40.8percent chance of making the playoffs,according to Basketball-Reference's Playoff Probabilities Report. Based on Basketball Reference's simulations, the most likely outcome for the Lakers is finish...
It’s an understatement to say the West is loaded. Every team but Phoenix is competitive, and they could all make the postseason. Though the Warriors look like the best of the bunch (with all due respect to the Nuggets, who have been tremendous but willmiss Gary Harris), the difference ...
With Jokic as the catalyst, the Nuggets were transformed over the final four months of last season. They came within a game of the playoffs. Their offense was a dizzying array of back-door cuts and threes, and while they couldn't really guard anyone, on a lot of nights it didn'...
specifically when Jokic isn’t on the floor. The Nuggets win Jokic’s minutes by 10.7 points per 100 possessions when he’s out there. When he’s not, Denver loses the minutes by 10.3 points per 100 possessions. Like with the starting lineup, Jokic will play more ...
That money -- and potentially additional pay cuts -- could be returned to teams if the final restart outcome doesn't even out the BRI split. The league and the players' union will need to make adjustments to the CBA and how the business of basketball operates going forward. ESPN's B...
Harrison is pleased with what Thompson has provided so far, but says Dallas will truly benefit from having the veteran in the playoffs.
Nuggets prove no match for Suns Teams likely will square off when playoffs begin.(Sports)Lopez, Aaron J
The big beneficiary is Denver, now up to 57 percent likely to make the postseason after winning four straight. But the Nuggets are hardly shoo-ins, and their fate might well be decided on April 11 in Minnesota. Remaining games NOP: @ GSW (4/7), @ LAC (4/9), vs. SAS (...
Despite a huge setback with the Collin Sexton injury and some other health issues, the Cavs are still winning games and look like they’re the real deal,using a unique big lineup to do it.Here are two reasons why Cleveland will keep winning and definitely make the playoffs. ...
KevinLove, the Cavs have a series of question marks around them heading into the playoffs. But, one of the biggest unknowns is whether or notRodney Hood, who has been cleared for the playoffs after sitting out the last few games, can make a significant impact on the team’s playoff ...