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Golden State’s playoff hopes hinge on finally erasing a season-long turnover problem after a come-from-behind win over the Clippers; if Curry, Green, Horford and Porzingis can help the team execute and limit giveaways, the Warriors have a realistic chance to beat the Suns in the must-win play-in game in Phoenix.
Jalen Green scored 36 to lift the Phoenix Suns past the Golden State Warriors 111-96 in a Play-In elimination game, securing the No.8 seed and a first-round matchup with top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. Stephen Curry had 17 for Golden State as injuries and a tough night limited their run, while Phoenix, aiming to rebuild fan trust after recent upheaval, starts a new playoff chapter.
Golden State refuses to quit, rallying past the Clippers in the play-in behind Stephen Curry’s 35 points (27 in the second half) and a decisive late surge, as Draymond Green anchors the defense and Kerr celebrates a moment that suggests the Warriors’ era isn’t finished. Kristaps Porzingis provides timely scoring and Gui Santos contributes down the stretch, setting up a do-or-die matchup with the Suns and fueling thoughts on roster moves to keep the run alive.
Stephen Curry erupted for 35 points, including 27 in the second half, despite knee trouble, to spark a fourth‑quarter comeback and carry the Golden State Warriors to a 126-121 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA play-in, earning a trip to Phoenix for a win‑and‑in game. Al Horford nailed 4-of-4 threes in the fourth, Draymond Green stifled Kawhi Leonard on defense, and Gui Santos and Kristaps Porzingis added 20-point outings for Golden State as they move on while the Clippers’ season ends amid developments surrounding Leonard’s sponsorship and league scrutiny.
Phoenix’s Play-In loss to Portland highlighted a structural flaw: the Suns are undersized and lacking a reliable power forward, making Deni Avdija a repeatedly dangerous mismatch. The piece argues the roster is too wing-heavy and imbalanced, suggesting upgrades at the power-forward spot (potentially via trades or development of young forwards like Rasheer Fleming, Ryan Dunn, or Oso Ighodaro) to regain contending form next season.
Deni Avdija poured in 41 points, including a go-ahead and-1 with 16.1 seconds left, as Portland erased an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Phoenix 114-110 in the SoFi NBA Play-In, sealing the Western Conference No. 7 seed to face the Spurs in the first round; Phoenix will host the Clippers-Warriors winner for the No. 8 seed.
Charlotte hosts Miami in the Play-In, with LaMelo Ball as the focal point. The Picks favor Ball over 7.5 assists (-120) and lean toward the Hornets to win, citing Ball’s playmaking and Miami’s defensive struggles. The Hornets’ strong home form (15-6 SU as home favorites) supports the pick, while the Heat have been slipping recently. A suggested bet is Ball Over 7.5 assists, plus a sample same-game parlay including Hornets moneyline and Ball’s overs.
The Chicago Bulls are gearing up to face the Miami Heat in a Play-In game, seeking to avenge their loss to the Heat in last year's playoffs. The article provides a comparison of the teams' offense, defense, and intangibles, ultimately giving the Bulls the edge in offense and intangibles, while acknowledging the Heat's strong defense.
The success of Apple TV's "Super League: The War for Football" and Ben Affleck's "Air" has prompted a list of historical sports business stories that could be turned into successful films, including the birth of the NFL, Curt Flood's legal challenge to MLB's restrictive "reserve clause," and Title IX. The article also discusses the well-choreographed coverage of the Masters and the viewership of the NBA Play-In games. ESPN play-by-play announcer Ryan Ruocco and national writers for The Athletic covering the WNBA and women's college basketball are featured in the latest episode of the Sports Media Podcast.