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Play-In Picture: Lakers, Blazers tied heading into Friday showdown The Play-In picture got remixed again as L.A. and Portland face a crucial showdown in the chase for No. 6 in the West. Matthew Petersen State Farm NBA Play-In Tournament: Status as of games played through May 6. The Lakers’ 2020-21 season feels like a reversal of a popular arena rock standard: they get up, but they get knocked down again. Anthony Davis, who had played in just 30 games entering Thursday night, exited after only nine minutes of action due to an initially sprained ankle and, ultimately, back spasms. The Lakers ...

The Minnesota Timberwolves (20-45) wrap a three-game homestand on Wednesday night as they face the Memphis Grizzlies (32-32) at Target Center. The Wolves return to the hardwood following three days of rest, falling to the New Orleans Pelicans 140-136 in overtime on Saturday. Anthony Edwards tallied a team-high 29 points in the loss while Karl-Anthony Towns added 28. The defeat snapped Minnesota's four-game winning streak, moving them to 6-4 in their previous 10 games. The Grizzlies continue to vie for playoff positioning, currently sitting in ninth place in the Western Conference, just behind...

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Report Card: Grizz Suffer Ugly Loss to Orlando Magic Makes 20-point Grizz Lead Disappear Share this story Brutal Loss. This was a game where it felt like the Grizzlies were in control, and you look up and the Magic are within striking distance. But, you think there’s no way the Grizzlies are going to drop this one to Orlando. You take a glimpse at the score again, and you realize, the Grizz are about to blow this. And that’s exactly what happened. A Cole Anthony 3-pointer at the buzzer negated Dillon Brooks’ late game heroics. This was a game where the Grizzlies had no business in los...

Report Card: Grizzlies take care of business in second half The Grizzlies locked in defensively to get the win. Now let’s do some grades. Share this story That game was...interesting. It had the makings of a doozie — a disappointing one eerily similar to losses to the Oklahoma City Thunder, a resting Los Angeles team, or the Steph-less Golden State Warriors. The first half felt lethargic and boring, like no one really wanted to be there. However, the Memphis Grizzlies locked in defensively and took care of an inexperienced, injury-riddled Orlando Magic team. Let’s get on to some grades.