If the Western Conference play-in series remains as exciting as Thursday’s action, NBA enthusiasts will be thrilled.
The Memphis Grizzlies, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns had a chance to earn a spot in the play-in series depending on Thursday’s game course. They all emerged victorious in San Antonio, meaning the Grizzlies will face the Trail Blazers.
Portland’s 134-133 victory over the Brooklyn Nets was the most notable, with the Trail Blazers losing twice in the part of the moment before Damian Lillard put his team on the back with 42 problems and 12 assists, 8 out of 14 shots to three points. Range.
When The Buzzer of Caris LeVert did not attract any iron, Portland secured his position and eliminated Phoenix.
Here’s a look at the play-in series calendar.
Game 1: 8 Portland Trail Blazers vs. Nine Memphis Grizzlies, Saturday at 2:30 pm ET on ABC
Game 2: Portland Trail Blazers No. vs. Memphis Grizzlies No. 9, Sunday at 4:30 pm ET by ESPN
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When the NBA restarted its season at Walt Disney World Resort, it brought the play-in series because the groups did not complete their full 82-game schedule. Regulations stipulated that No. nine seed would have the opportunity to face No. 8 seed for last place in the playoffs if there were fewer than four games separating them.
While the Washington Wizards were unable to stay within the Four Eastern Conference games, Memphis’ 2-6 score created a crowded group in the West by wasting their control in eighth place.
The Trail Blazers will be the No. 8 seeds, which means they will have to win only one of the two games to secure their place in the playoffs. Memphis will have to win any of the contests to advance.
The winner of the play-in series will face the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers in the first of the playoffs.
That means a meeting with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and company with the King to take the first step toward the fourth title of his career.
It’s not exactly a welcome prize for the winner of the clash between Lillard’s team and Ja Morant’s Grizzlies, but Portland is playing well enough to create a plot. If nothing else, the Lakers will be involved in Lillard’s takeover of Dame Time in the final quarter if the Trail Blazers advance.
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