West play-ins: POR upsets PHX advances vs Spurs; Suns vs GSW-Clips Wed winner
Key Questions
What was the result of the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns play-in game?
POR #8 upset PHX #7, 114-110. Deni Avdija had 41-12-7, Jrue Holiday 21 points, and Jerami Grant returned from calf injury with 16 points.
Who did Portland advance to face in the playoffs?
Portland advances to the playoffs vs. the Spurs. They beat Phoenix in the play-in.
What is the next play-in matchup involving the Warriors?
GSW vs. Clippers on Wednesday. It's a win-or-go-home game.
What is Stephen Curry's status for the Warriors-Clippers game?
Curry is ramping up from a knee injury and hopes to lead a surprise playoff run now that he's healthy.
How can the Warriors use size against the Clippers?
Size could be an advantage for the Warriors in the play-in vs. Clippers. They like their guys for another do-or-die game.
What injuries are key for the Clippers-Warriors matchup?
Kawhi is hot for Clippers; Warriors have Curry knee ramp-up, Porz, Horford MIA, Moody and Butler out for season, Garland mentioned.
Any DFS pivots from the play-in games?
High DFS pivots noted from POR's win; breakdowns available for DraftKings picks.
What recent history does Curry have vs. Clippers?
Curry made more NBA scoring history in a recent Warriors loss to Clippers.
POR#8 114-110 over PHX#7 (Avdija 41-12-7/Holiday 21/Grant 16 calf back); GSW-Clips Wed (GSW Curry knee ramp/Porz Horford MIA Moody ssn vs Clips Kawhi hot/Garland). POR to Spurs playoffs; high DFS pivots/matchup keys.