Ja Morant scored 22 points despite playing with a sprained right ankle, helping send the Mavericks home and the Grizzlies to a first-round playoff series with the Thunder.
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2025 NBA Draft order: Lottery odds set after Play-In Tournament, three teams have best odds for Cooper Flagg
The NBA Draft Lottery will be held on May 12
Anthony Davis scores 40 points but Grizzlies dominate Mavs, will play Thunder
Courtside Buzz: GRIZZLIES WIN! Memphis Grizzlies blew out the Dallas Mavericks in the play-in, 120-106, & will face the OKC Thunder in the first round of the 2025 NBA Western Conference playoffs! 🐻 Jaren Jackson Jr.: 24 PTS, 10/18 FGM Ja Morant: 22 PTS, 9 AST, 7 REB, 7/24 FGM Desmond Bane: 22 PTS, 9 AST, 8/15 FGM Anthony Davis (post to follow): 40 PTS, 9 REB, 16/29 FGM
Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Anthony Davis and Brandon Williams are available. – 8:35 PM Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Jason Kidd says Anthony Davis is a “game-time decision” but has had no setbacks with his adductor. Asked why he’s a game-time decision, Kidd says, “I’m just reading the script.” #gamesmanship – 8:02 PM
Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Anthony Davis and Brandon Williams are available. – 8:35 PM Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Jason Kidd says Anthony Davis is a “game-time decision” but has had no setbacks with his adductor. Asked why he’s a game-time decision, Kidd says, “I’m just reading the script.” #gamesmanship – 8:02 PM
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2025 NBA playoff bracket: First-round matchups, schedule, game times as Heat and Grizzlies get final spots
The first round of the playoffs starts Saturday
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What's behind this stifling, confusing LeBron-led Lakers defense
The Lakers have confused some of the NBA’s biggest offensive stars with a defensive scheme no one can quite figure out. It will be tested again Saturday, when they face the Timberwolves.
Source: Popovich out of hospital after incident
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was taken to a hospital after an incident at a restaurant Tuesday but is now home and doing fine, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Ime Udoka on being tough on Amen Thompson: 'I hold him to a high standard because of the things he can do'
As a rookie, Thompson would often chafe at his head coach’s blistering critiques. “Sometimes he’ll look at you like he is crazy mad,” says Thompson. Lately, he’s learned to understand if not appreciate the feedback. “I hold him to a high standard because of the things he can do,” says Udoka, now in his second year in Houston. “I don’t want any bad habits. We know how good he can be.”
Source: Sports Illustrated What’s the buzz on Twitter? Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
For the sake of convenience, this week’s stories on three of the potential young difference makers in what’s shaping up to be a fantastic NBA playoffs:
Evan Mobley: si.com/nba/evan-moble…
Jalen Williams: si.com/nba/jalen-will…
Amen Thompson: si.com/nba/amen-thomp… – 2:53 PM Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
NEW: Amen Thompson reminds Ime Udoka of
Source: Sports Illustrated What’s the buzz on Twitter? Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
For the sake of convenience, this week’s stories on three of the potential young difference makers in what’s shaping up to be a fantastic NBA playoffs:
Evan Mobley: si.com/nba/evan-moble…
Jalen Williams: si.com/nba/jalen-will…
Amen Thompson: si.com/nba/amen-thomp… – 2:53 PM Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
NEW: Amen Thompson reminds Ime Udoka of
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Tyler Herro, Heat outlast Hawks in OT, will face Cavs in playoffs
Courtside Buzz: HEAT WIN! MIAMI HEAT BEAT THE ATLANTA HAWKS IN OT OFTHE PLAY-IN, 123-114, & WILL FACE THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS IN THE FIRST ROUND! 🍿 Tyler Herro: 30 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST, 10/21 FGM Andrew Wiggins: 20 PTS, 8 REB, 8 AST, 8/17 FGM Davion Mitchell: 9 PTS in OT Onyeka Okongwu: 22 PTS, 12 REB, 12/19 FGM Trae Young: 29 PTS, 11 AST, 9/22 FGM
Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Daniels totally blew up the Heat ATO for Herro, wouldn’t let him get the ball. – 8:38 PM Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Onyeka Okongwu just picked Tyler Herro’s pocket and scored a layup. Mo Gueye just blocked Alec Burks 3 and it runs out some clock, Heat have to chuck up a
Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Daniels totally blew up the Heat ATO for Herro, wouldn’t let him get the ball. – 8:38 PM Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Onyeka Okongwu just picked Tyler Herro’s pocket and scored a layup. Mo Gueye just blocked Alec Burks 3 and it runs out some clock, Heat have to chuck up a
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Ja Morant will play against Mavs
Shams Charania: Grizzlies’ Ja Morant (ankle sprain) will play tonight against the Dallas Mavericks (9:30 pm ET, ESPN). Morant received another injection today for his ankle, sources said.
Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Ja Morant just came out to go thru his pregame warmup. Still no word on his availability tonight pic.x.com/1uA33hVKO9 – 8:54 PM Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Iisalo says they will know of Ja Morant is more likely to play between 60 and 30 minutes before the game.
When asked what type of soreness Morant is dealing with, he said that’s more of a question for the medical staff. – 7:47 PM Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Ja Morant a game-time decision vs. Mavs with
Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Ja Morant just came out to go thru his pregame warmup. Still no word on his availability tonight pic.x.com/1uA33hVKO9 – 8:54 PM Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Iisalo says they will know of Ja Morant is more likely to play between 60 and 30 minutes before the game.
When asked what type of soreness Morant is dealing with, he said that’s more of a question for the medical staff. – 7:47 PM Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Ja Morant a game-time decision vs. Mavs with
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