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Jordan Poole scored 34 points in Tuesday's 156-137 victory over the Utah Jazz. Poole was particularly effective in the third quarter, scoring 22 of his points during a period where the Pelicans set a franchise record by scoring 50 points. The win helped New Orleans snap an eight-game losing streak.
Ajay Mitchell was named a starter for the Oklahoma City Thunder in their Tuesday night game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Dwight Powell was inserted into the starting lineup for the Dallas Mavericks in their Tuesday matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Khris Middleton was confirmed as a starter for the Dallas Mavericks in their Tuesday contest against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Drake Powell scored 11 points for the Brooklyn Nets in their 96-90 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, helping the team secure their second straight win.
AJ Green led the Milwaukee Bucks with 20 points in their 96-90 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. The defeat dropped the Bucks' record to 31-48 on the season.
Malachi Smith started for the Brooklyn Nets in Tuesday's 96-90 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Smith recorded 11 points during the contest, helping the Nets secure their second consecutive win and third victory in their last five games as they improve to a 20-59 record.
Despite initial reports confirming Will Richard as a starter for the Golden State Warriors in their Tuesday night matchup against the Sacramento Kings, he has since been downgraded to out due to a back injury. This late change in status removes him from the lineup for the contest.
Scottie Barnes scored a team-high 25 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 121-95 win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday. The victory secured a play-in spot for Miami and kept Toronto in contention for the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Jakob Poeltl contributed 17 points to the Toronto Raptors' 121-95 win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday. The victory keeps Toronto one game behind Atlanta for the No. 5 seed in the East and one game ahead of Philadelphia for the final guaranteed playoff spot.
Brandon Ingram scored 23 points in the Toronto Raptors' 121-95 victory over the Miami Heat on Tuesday. The win locked Miami into the play-in tournament and kept Toronto in the hunt for the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference, as they aim for their first playoff appearance since 2022.
Ayo Dosunmu delivered a standout performance in Tuesday's 124-104 win over the Indiana Pacers, scoring a team-high 24 points on 10-of-17 shooting. He added five rebounds, three steals, and one assist across 33 minutes of play. The victory is significant for the Timberwolves as they push to clinch a top-six seed in the Western Conference.
Julius Randle tallied 19 points to help lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 124-104 win over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. The win is a critical step for Minnesota as they look to clinch a top-six seed and avoid the Western Conference play-in tournament.
Bones Hyland scored 19 points and added seven assists in the Minnesota Timberwolves' 124-104 win over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. The victory keeps Minnesota on track to secure a top-six seed in the Western Conference.
Rudy Gobert anchored the interior for the Minnesota Timberwolves in their 124-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. Gobert finished the contest with 12 rebounds, helping the Timberwolves move closer to clinching a top-six seed in the Western Conference and avoiding the play-in tournament.
Daniel Gafford has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers due to a shoulder injury.
After being upgraded to probable earlier in the day, Marvin Bagley has been cleared to play in Tuesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. The forward is returning to action following a recovery period for a shoulder injury.
Brandon Williams will not play in Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Mavericks guard is currently sidelined due to an illness.
P.J. Washington has been officially ruled out for the Dallas Mavericks' Tuesday night game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The forward is dealing with an elbow injury that has kept him sidelined. The team continues to evaluate his condition to determine his potential return to the lineup.
Celtics president Brad Stevens addressed the team's successful season despite the offseason departures of Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford. Stevens expressed pride in the team's current position entering the playoffs, noting that he never discounted their potential despite the significant roster turnover and injury challenges faced throughout the year.
