Wednesdays must-see video games
Indiana Pacers vs. Houston Rockets|4 p.m. ET
Bubble beloved T.J. Warren will seek to return on track after a frustrating video game (12 points, 5-of-14 shooting, 2-of-6 from 3) against the Miami Heat. Still, Warren is averaging 31 points per game in the bubble, with a 57.8/ 52.4/ 88.9 shooting line. Since theyre on track to face Miami in the first round, the Pacers hope that Warren will resume his scoring spree. Houston, on the other hand, will be on the second night of a back-to-back. Russell Westbrook will miss Wednesdays video game for rest, though the plan is to have Eric Gordon back. Because of a sprained ankle, Gordon has not played in any seeding games.– Andrew Lopez
LA Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets|9 p.m. ET
This game might end up choosing the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference– or leave Denver battling not to fall to the No. 4 seed, depending on Houstons performance. To move up from No. 3 to No. 2, Denver would have to win back-to-back video games to end up the seeding games, and the Clippers would have to drop both of their video games. It was, nevertheless, Kawhi Leonards best efficiency in the bubble, as he completed with 39 points– tied for the third-most points he has actually scored in a video game this season.
Extra video games
Going into play Tuesday, the teams for the West play-in (Saturday, 2:30 p.m. ET on ABC) might have theoretically been decided. However the San Antonio Spurs win over the Houston Rockets early Tuesday afternoon put an end to those plans.
The Spurs havent actually clinched anything yet, so their 22-season playoff run could still be snapped, but their win keeps them in contention for the eventual 8-9 play-in video game, and assurances significant basketball will be used Thursday.
Despite the Spurs win, the Memphis Grizzlies can still secure their spot in Saturdays game with a win over the Boston Celtics. And while the Portland Trail Blazers cant clinch anything Tuesday night, they can knock out the Phoenix Suns– who would require to lose to the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers.
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Most current buzz
Justin Anderson matches regrettable NBA record
He d never ever been quite as off the mark as he was Tuesday. Anderson tried 12 3-pointers and missed out on every single one, connecting an NBA record for 3s tried in a video game without a make.
Fortunately for Anderson is that his misses didnt hurt that much– Brooklyn still beat Orlando 108-96 to improve to 5-2 in the NBA restart. The Nets can reach.500 with a win over Portland on Thursday night.
Tuesdays staying clinching scenarios
Here they are, straight from the NBAs computer systems:
Harden out, Westbrook in for Rockets
The Houston Rockets are playing the front end of a back-to-back Tuesday, so James Harden is getting the day off for rest. Although the Rockets will be down one previous MVP winner, theyre getting another one back.
Westbrook is back for the squad today! pic.twitter.com/VvswB7mmdK— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) August 11, 2020
Tuesdays must-see game
Boston Celtics vs. Memphis Grizzlies|5 p.m. ET
Memphis still has whatever to bet and needs a win in one of its last 2 video games against Boston or Milwaukee to ensure itself a place in the play-in competition next weekend. The Grizzlies could get a break in playing the Celtics, who are locked in the third seed and have absolutely nothing to play for.– Tim Bontemps
Extra games
Full scoreboard for Tuesday
Russell Westbrook missed the past 2 seeding games with a bruised right quad, however hell be in the lineup versus the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. Westbrook averaged 25.7 points and 8.3 helps per game in Houstons very first 3 seeding video games.
Dont anticipate to see your favorite Bucks tonight
The Washington Wizards, Milwaukees challenger Tuesday night, have already been eliminated from playoff contention. Theres not a lot at stake in this one, and the Bucks are utilizing it as an opportunity to get their banged-up players some time to recover before the playoffs begin next week. No word on whether Brook and Robin Lopez, the NBAs biggest Disney fans, will get an off day to check out Epcot.
Play-in watch
The Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans were gotten rid of from postseason contention on Sunday, leaving the chance to make the play-in competition to the Grizzlies, Trail Blazers, Suns and Spurs. All 4 of those groups play Tuesday with little room for mistake.
The No. 8 Grizzlies still have not secured a postseason quote and require to win their last two games to control their destiny. On Tuesday, they play the Celtics, who have little to play for and may rest starters. The Suns likewise face a hard East team, however the Sixers will lack Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid.
The Spurs and Blazers deal with West teams still betting their seeding. The Rockets and Mavericks each sit a game behind the team ahead of them, with 3 and two video games left, respectively.
Western Conference
1.0 GB11. San Antonio Spurs
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Anderson tried 12 3-pointers and missed every single one, tying an NBA record for Threes tried in a video game without a make. Memphis still has everything to play for and needs a win in one of its last two video games versus Boston or Milwaukee to ensure itself a place in the play-in competition next weekend. The No. 8 Grizzlies still havent protected a postseason bid and require to win their last 2 games to control their destiny. Gordon has not played in any seeding video games because of a sprained ankle. To move up from No. 3 to No. 2, Denver would have to win back-to-back video games to complete the seeding games, and the Clippers would have to drop both of their video games.
