- The Associated Press
Decision Day arrives for Suns, Blazers, Grizzlies and Spurs
A team is going to reach the Western Conference playoffs with a losing record for the first time in 23 years, which ordinarily would not be exciting news. On Thursday, four teams - Portland, Memphis, Phoenix and San Antonio - will finally decide which two clubs get spots in the play-in series to determine the No. 8 seed in the West playoffs. Portland and Memphis control their fates, while Phoenix and San Antonio must win and get help.
- The Associated Press
Mike Muscala hits 2 late 3s, Thunder rally past Heat
Mike Muscala made a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Miami Heat 116-115 on Wednesday night. In a game largely played by reserves in the second half, Muscala hit two 3-pointers in the final 35 seconds for his only points of the game. ''I've got a great deal of respect for Mike Muscala just because he's a total pro and keeps himself ready,'' Thunder coach Billy Donovan said.
The Associated PressGeorge, Leonard lead Clippers past Nuggets for No. 2 seed
Paul George scored 27 points, Kawhi Leonard had 26 and the Los Angeles Clippers wrapped up the second seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 124-111 victory over the third-seeded Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. The Clippers will face seventh-seeded Dallas when the playoffs get going next week.
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- Rockets' Russell Westbrook out with strained quad; playoff status uncertain
- T.J. Warren's foot injury reportedly 'not serious,' shouldn't impact playoffs
- Thunder guard Dennis Schroder back in bubble after leaving for birth of child
- Isiah Thomas' stolen 1984 All-Star MVP trophy found at auction
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