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Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni chose to rest starters in a game they lost, prioritizing player health over seeding advantages, believing it was the best decision for the team's future playoff success.
The Los Angeles Chargers will rest quarterback Justin Herbert in their Week 18 game against the Denver Broncos to prioritize his health after an injury, which could impact playoff seeding and give the Broncos a chance to secure the No. 1 seed. The decision emphasizes the importance of Herbert's health for the upcoming playoff games, despite the potential to affect the Chargers' seeding and the Broncos' opportunity to clinch the top seed.
The New Orleans Pelicans' win over the Golden State Warriors puts them in control of clinching the No. 6 seed and avoiding the play-in, while the Warriors are likely locked into the No. 10 seed. Despite a slim chance to move up, Warriors coach Steve Kerr plans to rest players in their final regular-season game, acknowledging the tough road to escape the play-in. The team's recent wins have come against weaker opponents, leading to the decision to prioritize rest over pushing for a higher seed.
Despite resting six of their top seven rotational players, the Cleveland Cavaliers secured their highest win total in six years with a 118-94 victory over the Orlando Magic. Veteran sharpshooter Danny Green, who hasn't played much since his arrival due to injury and a shortened rotation, scored a team-high 21 points on 8 of 14 shooting and 5 of 9 from 3-point range in 26 impressive minutes. Rookie Isaiah Mobley added a career-best 18 points, while little-used big man Mamadi Diakite chipped in 13 points and eight boards. The Cavs have already locked up the Eastern Conference’s fourth seed and home-court advantage in the first round.
With the fantasy basketball championship week underway, this article suggests some waiver wire pickups to help secure a title. Teams like the Indiana Pacers, Memphis Grizzlies, Portland Trail Blazers, and New Orleans Pelicans are discussed, with specific players like T.J. McConnell, Luke Kennard, Drew Eubanks, and Josh Richardson being recommended. The article also notes the impact of resting players and the importance of low-end production on days with only a couple of games.