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The 2024 NBA playoffs are officially set with the teams wrapping up the 2023-’24 season. The seeding, however, is yet to be determined. The anticipation is building up, and teams are putting on finishing touches prior to the playoffs kicking into full throttle. https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1777467708830781543?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1777467708830781543%7Ctwgr%5Eac1140e7ebf57fb5526be33689b6a485de899b62%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wruf.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php%3Fpost%3D746776action%3Deditclassic-editor Early Postseason Preview The Boston Celtics …

The Miami Heat fell to the Indiana Pacers Sunday night 117-115 in a close Eastern Conference battle. https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1777120132164145373 Game Recap While the Pacers held a lead for almost the entirety of the game, the Heat kept it close. The Pacers’ largest lead was 21 points in the second quarter, but …

The NBA’s all-time leading scorer, LeBron James, talked about Caitlin Clark and how women’s basketball has gained popularity. https://twitter.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/1775584268783083599 Players Are Key James said that the players are the key to fans watching. He said that women’s basketball players have always played the game the way it is supposed to …

With a dominant win versus the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics have officially clinched the No. 1 overall seed and home-court advantage in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. https://twitter.com/celtics/status/1775708644299952316 This win marked Boston’s 60th win this season, their first 60-win season in 15 years. This last occurred …

The Orlando Magic (45-31) haven’t competed in the playoffs since 2020 when they lost in the first round against the Milwaukee Bucks. They are the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference behind the Cavaliers (46-31), Bucks (47-29) and Celtics (60-16). The future of the Magic looks bright in the hands …

Although the Portland Trail Blazers were just a shot away from stealing a win from Orlando, the Magic once again found a way to come out on top Monday night at Kia Center. After Deandre Ayton’s jumper bounced off the front rim and the buzzer sounded, the Magic were one …

Former Gators men’s basketball guard Canyon Barry is heading to Paris to play in the Olympics. Representing the 🔴⚪️🔵@cbarry719 has been selected to the USA Basketball 3×3 Men’s National Team, competing at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris! 🗞️ https://t.co/cfcXvrHnNS pic.twitter.com/Zuv8WqQtt2 — Florida Gators Men’s Basketball (@GatorsMBK) March 26, 2024 Time …

The Miami Heat (39-33) fell to the Golden State Warriors (37-34) 113-92 at home on Tuesday night. The Heat led at halftime by two points. But, the Warriors lit up in the second half, including a 26-11 run in the fourth quarter to seal the deal. A few days off …

On a night when Domantas Sabonis took only five shots and had 11 points, his impact was second-to-none in Sacramento’s win Monday night over the Philadelphia 76ers. Understated as his performances are, Sabonis quietly made history by setting a post-NBA/ABA merger record. With 11 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, …

Sitting in comfortable playoff positions, both the Miami Heat and the Sacramento Kings will face each other Monday night. Both teams are looking for their fourth-straight win. The Heat( 31-25) sit in seventh in the Eastern Conference, while Sacramento (32-23) is in fifth in the Western Conference.  Tip-off is at …