NBA Play-In Tournament betting tips: Magic, Kings show identity in playoff race
The NBA Play-In Tournament begins on Tuesday, April 15, and Sports News Blitz’s George Dempsey is here to provide you with the best betting tips and picks that money can’t buy.
That’s right, it’s play-in time - the time of the year when all the teams who weren’t quite good enough to make the cut crash the postseason party like a bunch of extended family at a wedding.
After snatching hope from the jaws of mediocrity and throwing it against the wall to see if it sticks, the tournament tips off with a doubleheader, where the Orlando Magic host the Atlanta Hawks, followed by the Golden State Warriors welcoming the Memphis Grizzlies.
The fun continues on Wednesday night as the Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat clash in a pick-em’ contest, with the Sacramento Kings hosting the Dallas Mavericks to cap off the first round.
NBA news: Lakers star Luka Doncic buries Mavericks in Dallas after emotional tribute
The Los Angeles Lakers and star man Luka Doncic picked up a statement 112-97 win over the Slovenian’s former side, the Dallas Mavericks, on Wednesday to secure a play-off berth.
Sports News Blitz and Film News Blitz writer Aidan Leo reflects on the clash at American Airlines Center and what it means for the Lakers and Doncic ahead of a tough postseason.
NBA playoffs: Everything you need to know - Western Conference edition
With six games to go for most teams in the Western Conference, the race for the final NBA playoff and play-in spots have really heated up.
The Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies all have 44 wins up to this point, and with the last two guaranteed playoff places available, there is a lot left to play for.
With the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth seeds to be made up by those four teams, the Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns are left to fight for the remaining two places in the play-in.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson analyses each team’s recent form and offers a prediction of who will make it.
NBA news: Five draft prospects the Dallas Mavericks could target in the off-season
The Dallas Mavericks have had a disastrous beginning to March, winning just one of their last eight games, beating fellow strugglers Charlotte Hornets in that time.
After controversially trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February, the Mavericks have had to deal with massive injury problems.
NBA news: Luka Doncic faces former team in emotional clash
Luka Doncic faced his former team for the first time since being traded, delivering a strong performance for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Dallas Mavericks.
Despite an emotional buildup, the Slovenian star led his new team to a statement victory, though his postgame reaction reflected the complexity of the moment.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo breaks down the intense matchup.
NBA news: Luka Doncic to the LA Lakers - A game-changing move or billionaire greed?
Luka Doncic’s trade to the LA Lakers has shaken the NBA world, with many questioning whether it’s a bold step for the future or a move driven solely by business interests.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey examines the implications of this trade, the reactions it’s sparked, and what it means for both Doncic and the Mavericks going forward.
NBA news: An in-depth look at the blockbuster Luka Doncic–Anthony Davis trade
A blockbuster trade has seen Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks and Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers swap places.
Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce takes an in-depth look at the deal.
NBA news: Mavericks trade Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis in sensational deal with Lakers
The Dallas Mavericks have opted to trade Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis in a sensational deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Sport News Blitz writer Christian Willis reports on the story.
NBA betting tips: Mavericks to ruin Pistons homecoming, Bucks to compound Spurs misery
NBA action continues this weekend with a number of high-profile games on the cards.
Sports News Blitz tipster George Dempsey offers his top picks ahead of the excitement.
NBA final news: Four reasons why the Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks
The Boston Celtics are once again kings of the NBA after beating the Dallas Mavericks to secure a convincing 4-1 win in the NBA final.