The NBA playoffs begin Saturday, showcasing thrilling matchups and significant developments from the play-in tournament. Key highlights include LaMelo Ball's injury to Bam Adebayo and Portland's historic comeback.

The Phoenix Suns dropped their play-in game to the Portland Trail Blazers Tuesday night in part because Portland made almost twice as many three-point shots. The 114-110 loss forced the Suns into an elimination game on Friday and exposed an issue with the team's biggest star.

The Sporting News is tracking live scores, updates and highlights from the NBA Play-In Tournament game between the Clippers and Warriors. Follow along for full coverage from the NBA postseason.

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The New York Knicks have officially clawed their way onto a spot on the NBA playoff bracket following a win over the Toronto Raptors. New York prevailed in its penultimate game of the 2025-26 regular season on Friday night,

The Oklahoma City Thunder are sitting back awaiting the results of the NBA Play-In Tournament to find out their first round matchup. Let's rank the four possible matchups.