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: Can the Memphis Grizzlies win their first-ever NBA Championship?
The Memphis Grizzlies have evolved into one of the most exciting teams in the NBA.
With a solid mix of young talent and seasoned professionals, the Grizzlies have positioned themselves as one of the top contenders for their first NBA championship, currently sitting third in the Western Conference.
As they aim to overcome past playoff heartbreaks, the Grizzlies face fierce competition.
Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce explores whether the Memphis Grizzlies will break through and capture their first NBA title or face another challenging postseason.
NBA betting tips: Grizzlies to stifle LA Lakers, Boston Celtics clash with Warriors
We are massive fans of US sports here at Sports News Blitz, and have added George Dempsey to the editorial team so he can pick out some NBA betting tips each week.
George has nearly 15 years of experience in the betting industry including working for Tipstrr, SBC, private clients, and syndicates - so knows what he’s talking about.
Let’s get on with it shall we…