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sports1 day ago•6 min saved

Embiid’s appendectomy sinks Sixers as Play-In hopes fade

Joel Embiid’s illness and emergency appendectomy left the Sixers shorthanded in a 113-102 loss to Houston, likely sealing their fate in the NBA Play-In; without their star, Philadelphia’s offense stalled and Houston iced it late with a Durant trey. Toronto’s win over Miami earlier Thursday all but eliminated the chance of avoiding the Play-In, making a No. 8 seed and a first-round Play-In path through Orlando likely, with Philadelphia shuffling rotations in Embiid’s absence.

via PhillyVoice|

#embiid #nba #play-in

sports14 days ago•5 min saved

NBA eyes expanded lottery with play-in teams to curb tanking

The NBA floated three anti-tanking concepts to expand the Draft Lottery to 18–22 teams with flattened odds and potential penalties for tanking; Concept 1 adds the play-in teams to an 18-team lottery with staged odds, Concept 2 expands to 22 teams ranked by combined two-season wins (with a minimum-win adjustment) and a top-four draw, and Concept 3 keeps 18 teams but assigns equal odds to the five worst teams and uses two drawings for the top five and the remainder. None are formal proposals yet, and owners could mix elements; punishments could include moving a team’s draft pick to the end of the first round. A Board of Governors vote is expected before the draft.

via NBC Sports|

#draft-lottery #nba #penalties

sports23 days ago•6 min saved

Giannis pushes to play as Bucks debate finishing the season

With 14 games remaining, the Bucks want Giannis to sit out to protect his health and boost lottery odds, but Antetokounmpo insists on playing as he recovers from a left knee hyperextension. An MRI showed no damage, leaving his status and Milwaukee’s postseason plans—plus potential offseason moves—unclear as the team weighs how to finish the season.

via The New York Times|

#giannis-antetokounmpo #injury #milwaukee-bucks

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

NBA Targets Seven Anti-Tanking Tweaks for Next Season

NBA commissioner Adam Silver flagged seven proposed anti-tanking changes to be in place by next season, including protecting only top-four or top-14-plus picks, freezing lottery odds at a set date, banning back-to-back top-four selections after poor seasons or conference finals, extending lottery eligibility to play-in teams, basing odds on two-year records, and flattening odds across lottery teams; the league aims to move from theory to real-world rollout, with ripple effects on incentives and tanking behavior.

via Sports Illustrated|

#draft-lottery #nba #play-in

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"Key Takeaways from Lakers' Play-in Victory over Pelicans"

The Lakers secured a play-in win over the Pelicans, advancing to face the Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs. Key takeaways include the strong performance of other starters, the Lakers' excellent 3-point shooting, and the need for bench players to step up. The team's success hinges on players like Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves, and D'Angelo Russell executing during clutch moments, as well as maintaining their improved 3-point shooting. Gabe Vincent's contribution off the bench has been crucial, and replicating their recent success will be essential for the Lakers to end their losing streak against the Nuggets and start the first round with a win.

via Silver Screen and Roll |

#lakers #lebron-james #nba

sports2 years ago•16 min saved

"NBA Playoffs Preview: Play-in Predictions and First-Round Series Guide"

The NBA playoffs are set to begin with play-in games on Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by the first round starting this weekend. The article provides predictions for the play-in matchups and previews the first-round series in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. It also highlights potential matchups and key players to watch, setting the stage for an exciting postseason.

via The Athletic|

#first-round-series #nba #play-in

sports2 years ago•6 min saved

"NBA Playoff Scenarios: Chaos and Crucial Seeding on the Line"

The 2023-24 NBA regular season concludes with an action-packed Sunday slate, featuring crucial matchups that will determine playoff seeding and Play-In positioning. The Boston Celtics have secured the No. 1 overall seed, while the Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks are locked into a first-round matchup. In the Western Conference, three teams are battling for the No. 1 seed, while the New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns are vying for the final automatic playoff spot. The Play-In spots in the West are still up for grabs, with the Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings, and Golden State Warriors in contention. Additionally, the race for the No. 2 seed in the East is tight between the Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New York Knicks. Lastly, there are multiple teams competing for two automatic playoff spots and positioning in the lottery.

via CBS Sports|

#nba #play-in #playoff-picture

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"NBA Playoffs Picture: Lakers, Warriors, and Kings' Standings and Play-in Scenarios"

The Lakers secured a crucial win against Memphis, placing them in the eighth seed in the Western Conference standings. With the Pelicans defeating the Warriors and the Suns narrowly beating the Kings, the Lakers now have more control over their playoff destiny. The top of the Western Conference standings is also tight, with the Thunder, Wolves, and Nuggets all tied. Despite the challenges, the Lakers are focused on securing their spot in the play-in game and are grateful for the recent turn of events.

via Silver Screen and Roll |

#lakers #nba #play-in

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"NBA Playoff Race Update: Scenarios, Standings, and Predictions for Final Regular Season Games"

With two games left in the NBA regular season, playoff seedings are still up for grabs in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. In the East, the battle for the second seed is on the line between Milwaukee and New York, while Cleveland and Indiana are fighting to avoid the play-in tournament. In the West, Denver is aiming for the top seed, while the play-in race is intense with New Orleans, Phoenix, Sacramento, Golden State, and the Los Angeles Lakers all vying for positioning.

via NBC Sports|

#eastern-conference #nba #play-in

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

"NCAA 2024 Gymnastics Regionals: Selections, Updates, and Hosts"

The 2024 NCAA gymnastics regionals draw has been announced, with top teams competing in regional semifinals and finals to advance to nationals. Individual competitors from play-in teams have the opportunity to qualify for nationals based on regional semifinal results. The draw has sparked some controversy due to seeding and regional placements, but all play-in teams are ranked 29-36, ensuring fair competition.

via The Balance Beam Situation|

#gymnastics #ncaa #play-in

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Concacaf Nations League Semifinals: USMNT vs Jamaica

Concacaf has announced the pairings and schedule for the Concacaf Nations League Semifinals and Play-In matches. The Semifinals will feature Panama vs Mexico and United States vs Jamaica, with the matches taking place at AT&T Stadium on March 21. The CNL Play-In matches on March 23 will see Canada vs Trinidad and Tobago and Costa Rica vs Honduras competing for the remaining spots in the 2024 Copa America. Tickets for the matches are available to the public through Concacaf's website.

via Concacaf|

#cnlf #concacaf-nations-league #play-in

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

DeMar DeRozan's Daughter Steals the Show During NBA Play-in

During the NBA Play-in game between the Toronto Raptors and the Chicago Bulls, DeMar DeRozan's daughter, Diar, screamed through Raptors free throws, causing a distraction. Despite shooting 78.4% from the stripe during the regular season, the Raptors were only 50% (13 of 26) through three quarters. Diar was confirmed to be DeRozan's daughter, who has strong ties to Toronto, having spent his first nine NBA seasons with the Raptors.

via Yahoo Sports|

#chicago-bulls #demar-derozan #nba

sports3 years ago•5 min saved

Lakers secure 7th seed in West after thrilling OT win over Timberwolves.

The Lakers secured the No. 7 seed in the West after defeating the Timberwolves 108-102 in overtime in a Play-In matchup. Despite trailing by 15 points in the second half, the Lakers rallied to take the lead with a clutch Dennis Schröder 3-pointer. The win means the Lakers will face the No. 2 seed Grizzlies in a first-round series starting Sunday in Memphis. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves will play the winner of New Orleans and Oklahoma City for the eighth seed and a first-round date with Denver.

via The Athletic|

#anthony-davis #lakers #nba

sports3 years ago•11 min saved

NBA Playoffs 2023: Eastern Conference Set, Western Conference Scenarios Remain

The Dallas Mavericks were eliminated from the NBA playoffs after losing to the Chicago Bulls 115-112. The Mavericks rested several key players, including Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, in a move that has drawn criticism and an investigation from the league. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers kept their hopes of avoiding the play-in tournament alive with a 121-107 win over the Phoenix Suns. The Lakers are currently in the seventh seed in the Western Conference.

via NBC Sports|

#lakers #mavericks #nba

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

NBA Teams Battle for Playoff Spots in Tuesday's Games.

The Portland Trail Blazers, Indiana Pacers, Orlando Magic, and Washington Wizards are fighting for position in the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery, with all four teams currently separated by one game. The team with the lowest win total out of the group will own the league's fifth-worst record in May's drawing, giving about a 10 percent chance at the first pick. All four franchises have been eliminated from Play-In contention, and three teams will compete today. The Blazers are currently in fifth-worst record with games against the Clippers and Golden State Warriors.

via Blazer's Edge|

#blazers #draft-lottery #nba