The NBA playoffs tip-off on April 16th, and multiple teams are working their hardest to snag a playoff birth.
The Milwaukee Bucks narrowly escaped with a victory after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers, 118-116, last night. The Bucks currently sit at the second seed in the East, as they push forward with a critical victory against the 76ers.
The Chicago Bulls also won last night after beating the Washington Wizards, 107-94. The Bulls currently sit at the fifth seed in the East, after Demar Derozan scored 32 points last night in their victory.
The Brooklyn Nets appear to be getting back on track after defeating the Detroit Pistons, 130-123. The Nets have incredible star power with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, and many believe they could be one of the biggest threats in the East once the playoffs start.
Finally, the Los Angeles Lakers now sit at the 11th seed in the West after a 128-110 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The Lakers only have seven games left to snag a low seeded spot in the playoffs, but another loss for their squad creates bigger questions about their ability to succeed in the playoffs.
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