Playoffs begin Saturday and the Western Conference postseason race has been nothing short of entertaining.
Three teams punched their tickets on Monday night- the San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, and New Orleans Pelicans. Your Must-See 3 of April 10 showcases the top performances of the night that helped secure each team’s spot in the playoffs.
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1. San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, 98-85, reaching the postseason for the 21st straight season. San Antonio’s Manu Ginobili helped clinch the berth by recording 17 points, six rebounds, and five assists in the win.
2. Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder also clinched their playoff berth Monday night with a win over the Miami Heat. Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook recorded his 25th triple-double of the season (23 points, 18 rebounds, 13 assists) en route to the team’s 115-93 win.
3. New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans were the third team to secure a spot in the playoffs on Monday night with a 113-110 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. New Orleans’ Anthony Davis paced the Pelicans with 28 points and six rebounds.
Just two days remain in the regular season, and the final spot in the West remains up for grabs.
Be sure to tune-in to Nuggets vs. Timberwolves (Wednesday, April 11, 8:00 PM ET, NBA League Pass) for a survive and advance clash you won’t want to miss.