Two of right this moment’s video games didn’t have a second opponent till the shut of the Play-in video games, each the Miami Warmth and New Orleans Pelicans ended victoriously. In the long run, neither ninth or tenth seed from both convention made the playoffs and within the East.
The day kicks off at 12:00 with probably the most attention-grabbing sequence of the day. The Boston Celtics host the Miami Warmth. The Celtics have been positioned as the highest seed for some time, having made adjustments final summer season to make the complete run. Solely the reminiscence of being upset by an underdog Warmth can hinder their purpose, however with out Butler, this sequence ought to be a breeze for Boston.
2:30 PM- The Los Angeles Clippers host the Dallas Mavericks. As everyone knows, NBA Finals odds decrease tremendously with out key gamers. Jimmy Butler is out in Miami. Zion Williamson is out in New Orleans. And the Clippers destiny, as at all times, is tied to Kawhi Leonard.
I have to admit, lately, I’d suffered Kawhi fatigue and am undecided what number of video games he performs (outdoors of San Antonio) every season. Truly, I used to be shocked to see the Clippers so excessive within the standings. Alas, it seems Leonard is out.
In the meantime, Dallas is making the playoffs after lacking final season. Doncic is a contender for league MVP and now’s the time for Jason Kidd to show the Luka and Kyrie Irving experiment works, or else take into account blowing it up this summer season.
6:00 PM- Indiana Pacers at Milwaukee Bucks. Add Giannis Antetokounmpo to the checklist of star gamers who’re unavailable to start out the playoffs. A Greek Freak-less Bucks will increase the Indiana Pacers odds, however does it dial up the hype? This season, the Pacers and Bucks have had extra drama than every other two groups. From Halliburton ribbing Lillard’s “Dame Time” to Antetokounmpo’s dashing into the Pacers locker room to retrieve a recreation ball, this recreation has the potential to be probably the most emotionally charged on-court match up of the primary spherical.
8:30 PM- The New Orleans Pelicans are in Oklahoma Metropolis. The Thunder are the highest seed. Anybody who had them on the prime for the reason that starting of the season exhibited crystal ball imaginative and prescient. Watching OKC, and particularly the emergence of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, raises the query if the league is prepared for a brand new champion.
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