Sunday is the final day of the regular season, but the matchup between the Warriors and Clippers is virtually a playoff game, writes Janis Carr of The Orange County Register. The winner will wrap up an automatic playoff berth, while the loser could slip to seventh place and a spot in the play-in tournament. “High stakes, huh?” Clippers center Ivica Zubac said after Friday’s … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Warriors Vs. Clippers, Reaves, Redick, Kuminga
Postseason Scenarios To Watch Friday
With only two regular season games remaining on each team’s schedule, 15 of the 20 seeds entering the 2025 postseason are still up for grabs, the NBA noted today (Twitter link). All 30 teams will be playing on Friday and again on Sunday. Friday’s slate has several matchups with important postseason implications. Here’s a quick rundown of the the most important scenarios in play … [Read more...] about Postseason Scenarios To Watch Friday
Western Notes: Jones, Davis, Wolves, Blazers, Cronin
Kai Jones has filled a critical role for the Mavericks since joining the team on a two-way contract in early March. In 11 games (six starts) for a Dallas team suffering from crucial injuries, Jones is averaging 11.5 points and 6.5 rebounds while shooting 84.8% from the field. According to RG’s Grant Afseth, head coach Jason Kidd was complimentary of Jones and recognized his … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Jones, Davis, Wolves, Blazers, Cronin
Pacific Notes: Zubac, Monk, Warriors Loss, Podziemski
Ivica Zubac recorded the first triple-double of his NBA career in the Clippers’ win over the Rockets on Wednesday, compiling 20 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high 10 assists. The veteran center achieved the feat when he assisted on Bogdan Bogdanovic‘s late three-pointer. Zubac, who signed a three-year extension in September, almost didn’t get a chance to make some personal … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Zubac, Monk, Warriors Loss, Podziemski
Final Check-In On Open NBA Roster Spots
With just four days left in the NBA’s regular season, there are still a few teams around the league with open 15-man roster spots, and there’s little downside to filling those openings before the regular season ends. For playoff teams, adding one more player would create a little extra depth in the event of postseason injuries or garbage-time minutes. For non-playoff teams, it … [Read more...] about Final Check-In On Open NBA Roster Spots