Should we be concerned about the Lakers heading into the playoffs? Brian Windhorst, Dave McMenamin and Tim Bontemps discuss that, as well as Damian Lillard's memorable weekend (41:56) and if TJ Warren's recent scoring outbreak is an anomaly (23:27).
The playoff picture is beginning to form as the first three teams have been eliminated from contention.
It took a pair of overtimes, and a pair of issues with the clock's operation in the first overtime, but the Denver Nuggets, who trailed by as many as 18 points, rallied for a 134-132 win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday.
Jamal Murray scored 23 points in his first game of the NBA restart, including the tying and go-ahead baskets, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz 134-132 in two overtimes Saturday.
Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury, returned to the team's lineup Saturday against the Jazz.
Domonique Foxworth, Matt Barnes, and Richard Jefferson debate how big of a threat the Blazers are to the Lakers. Damien Woody joins to talk about Tom Brady adjusting to the Buccaneers' playbook, More NBA debate; are the Bucks better than the Raptors, and more.
Damian Lillard tied his franchise record with 11 3-pointers and scored 45 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers moved closer to the No. 8 spot in the Western Conference by beating the Denver Nuggets 125-115 on Thursday night.
The panel reacts to the playoff implications of Ben Simmons injury and how it affects Joel Embiid. Plus, Pop comparesJokic to Larry Bird, KD likes the Clippers as title favorites and live looks at Zion and the Pelicans vs the Kings in the fight for the 8th seed.
Denver rookie Michael Porter Jr. remained red hot at the NBA restart with 30 points and 15 rebounds in the Nuggets' win over the Spurs Wednesday.
Michael Porter Jr. had 30 points and 15 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the San Antonio Spurs 132-126 on Wednesday.
The Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. reminded everyone of how talented the 14th overall pick in the 2018 draft is, scoring a career-high 37 points with 12 rebounds in a 121-113 overtime victory over the Thunder.
Michael Porter Jr. scored a career-high 37 points and Nikola Jokic had a triple-double to help the Denver Nuggets top the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-113 in overtime on Monday.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 46 | 24 | .657 | - | W1 |
| Oklahoma City | 43 | 26 | .623 | 2.5 | W1 |
| Utah | 43 | 27 | .614 | 3 | L2 |
| Portland | 33 | 39 | .458 | 14 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 19 | 45 | .297 | 24 | L3 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2(14) | Bol Bol | C | Oregon |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 46 | 24 | .657 |
| 2018-19 | 54 | 28 | .659 |
| 2017-18 | 46 | 36 | .561 |
| 2016-17 | 40 | 42 | .488 |
| 2015-16 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
