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The Bulls only retain their first-round selection this season if it falls in the top four by way of the Nikola Vučević trade. Being in eighth gives them a 26.3 percent chance of getting there. In ninth, the Pelicans' odds of such a leap are 17.3 percent, while the Kings' are 16.9 percent. A significant difference. Golden State Warriors Passport Holder

He was quickly hired by the Kings and is still seeking his first playoff berth as a head coach. Miami Heat Passport Holder

With help from Batum, the Clippers played better than they have of late and continue to hold on to the third seed ahead of Denver with two games remaining, at Houston and at Oklahoma City. Toronto Raptors Passport Holder

The Mavs had a 68-59 lead after Sexton hit the pair of free throws from Doncic's flagrant foul. They immediately went on a 30-15 run after that.

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The Lakers are seventh in the West and doing all they can to avoid the play-in tournament.

The Dallas Mavericks will clinch the No. 5 seed in the NBA's Western Conference on Sunday with a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis.

It was 2001 after the Lakers defeated the 76ers for the NBA championship. After transmitting photos back to the L.A. Times editors I went to the team bus hoping to get players boarding with the trophy. Not surprisingly there was Kobe on the bus by himself with the championship trophy just staring at it. He was holding it like it was one of his newborn daughters, a reflection of his dedication to life. I have never seen a more dedicated, fierce, composed and gifted athlete. Above all he seemed to be a great family man. The "Mamba mentality" will carry on forever as I hear people using the phrase in everyday life. Orlando Magic Passport Holder