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sports1 year ago

"Coby White's Explosive Performance Propels Bulls Past Hawks in Play-In Tournament"

The Chicago Bulls secured a 131-116 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in the Play-In Tournament, with Coby White delivering a career-high 42 points. DeMar DeRozan also contributed 22 points and nine assists. The Bulls will now face the Miami Heat in a crucial matchup. Despite a strong effort from Dejounte Murray and Clint Capela, the Hawks were unable to keep up, with Trae Young limited to 22 points. The Hawks now face offseason decisions regarding their roster and front office strategy.

via The Athletic|
#atlanta-hawks#chicago-bulls#coby-white
sports1 year ago

"NBA Play-In Tournament: 76ers vs. Heat Prediction, TV Channel, and More"

The Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat will compete for the No. 7 seed in the East playoffs, with Joel Embiid's return pivotal for the Sixers. The Heat's defensive strength will be tested against the Sixers' offense, and the game is set to be an intriguing matchup. The prediction heavily favors the Sixers if Embiid is healthy, with the pick being Sixers -4.5.

via CBS Sports|
#joel-embiid#miami-heat#nba
sports-nba1 year ago

"Understanding the Play-In Tournament's Impact on the Kings' Draft Pick"

The Sacramento Kings have landed 9th in the Western Conference, entering the NBA Play-In Tournament for the first time. They will face the Golden State Warriors in a one-game matchup, with the winner advancing to play either the Los Angeles Lakers or the New Orleans Pelicans. The outcome of these games will determine the Kings' draft pick, which is top-14 protected this year. If the Kings win both games and advance as the 8th seed, the pick goes to the Atlanta Hawks, but if they lose and miss the playoffs, the Kings keep their pick.

via The Kings Herald|
#atlanta-hawks#draft-pick#nba-play-in-tournament
sports1 year ago

Lakers Deliver Blow to Pelicans in Play-In Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered a disappointing 124-108 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in their regular-season finale, missing out on a chance to secure the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference and a guaranteed playoff spot. As a result, they will face the Lakers again in the Play-In Tournament. The Pelicans' inconsistent performance and defensive lapses have raised concerns about their ability to sustain their level of play, especially in crucial matchups. The team will need to regroup quickly and show more urgency to avoid an early playoff exit.

via The Athletic|
#anthony-davis#los-angeles-lakers#nba-play-in-tournament
sports1 year ago

"Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat Set for 2024 NBA Play-In Showdown"

The Philadelphia 76ers will host the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament, with the winner facing the New York Knicks in Round 1 of the playoffs. The game will take place on Wednesday in South Philadelphia, and the 76ers expect to have Joel Embiid in the lineup despite his recent knee injury. The Heat-76ers winner will secure the No. 7 seed, while the loser will have another chance to claim the No. 8 seed against either Atlanta or Chicago.

via WPVI-TV|
#eastern-conference#joel-embiid#miami-heat
sports2 years ago

Bulls upset Mavericks in close game, Kyrie Irving out with injury.

The Chicago Bulls defeated the Dallas Mavericks 115-112 in a comeback victory, with Coby White posting a near triple-double for the Bulls. The Mavericks' season is over as they are eliminated from the NBA Play-In Tournament. A.J. Lawson impressed for Dallas and the back-bench players showed no quit, but the team's decision to sit half the team while still being mathematically in the playoffs was criticized.

via Mavs Moneyball |
#aj-lawson#chicago-bulls#dallas-mavericks