Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers have Packed in fact, and with a tight 134:133-victory against the already playoff qualified Brooklyn Nets for the eighth place in the West secured. In the Playin tournament on Saturday, the Blazers will meet Yes Morant and the Grizzlies. Memphis celebrated against Milwaukee, the had to manage without the suspended Giannis Antetokounmpo (head-butt against Mo Wagner, a game suspension), a significant 119:106 victory and secured himself at least ninth place.
The biggest disappointment there was with safety in Phoenix. The only one in the “Bubble” unbeaten Team won the last game against the Dallas Mavericks (128:102) – missed due to the previously lousy balance the Playin tournament. However, the youngest Team in the NBA is one of THE discoveries of the Restarts, Booker, Ayton and co. gave the Fans a lot of hope that the eternal Playoff-thirsty knight, perhaps in the coming season could be over.
Speaking of the past: the San Antonio Spurs ended an Era last night. After the competition had won from Phoenix, and Memphis already, was already ahead of the game against Utah (112:118-defeat for the Spurs) is clear that it would not be enough for the Postseason or the Playin Tournament. In order for the Franchise to Coach Gregg Popovich missed for the first time since 1997, back in the Playoffs.
Memphis and Portland have a duel for the last Playoff Spot in the West. Win the Blazers One game in the Postseason in wins in Memphis, there is an “endgame” to the first-round duel with the Lakers. LeBron and co. will look at the weekend, so be sure particularly exactly…
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