Progsport Basketball Prediction

After a loss to the Boston Celtics last week 119-109, OKC quickly regained control of operations by logically beating the Chicago Bulls 131-113. Following this success, the Thunder were tested twice, by two top 3 franchises in the Eastern Conference. At first they beat the New York Knicks easily with a score of 111-100 before being jostled by the Detroit Pistons who were deprived of 4 starters. The Thunder were trailing by 7 points with 4 minutes to go 90-97 before winning the overtime game 114-110. The Los Angeles Lakers 3rd, 50 wins - 26 losses hold on tight, have won 13 of their last 14 games. Obviously we're going to try this odds at almost 4.00 for the Lakers tonight, why? Because first of all, as stated, 13 successes in 14 matches is crazy. Then, some teams now want to test themselves like the Celtics who won the Thunder last week. With 48 hours to go, the Lakers of Doncic, Reaves and James folded the Cleveland Cavaliers of Mitchell in half 127-113. 

Nice surprise in the West this year, Portland plays part of its future in the next matches. 8th place is crucial in order to maximize your chances of qualifying for the Play-offs. Indeed, if the match against the 7th Phoenix is ​​lost, it is possible for the Blazers to play against the winner of 9th against 10th, at home in the Moda Center. To do so, Portland won a crucial game against the Los Angeles Clippers 104-114 in the Intuit Dome. Now for the New Orleans Pelicans, 11th in the Western Conference with a record of 25 wins – 51 losses. All is not lost for the Bayou franchise as the end of the season was very positive for the returns of Murray, Bey, plus the continued presence of Zion Williamson. Provided that repeated physical problems are avoided, New Orleans 11th in the West should be around the first part of the table next year. However, the end of the season is a little more delicate, like the 5 consecutive losses conceded by the Pelicans to the Cavaliers 106-111, Knicks 121-116, Pistons 129-108, Raptors 119-106 and Rockets 102-134. 

The Warriors 10th, 36 wins - 40 losses, deprived of Curry for a while, heavily beaten in Denver at the start of the week 116-93, wanted to react at home last night against the San Antonio Spurs. Indeed, in order to stay in the race, and in contact, Golden State had no room for error in front of Victor Wembanyama and his friends. But unfortunately, the Frenchman massacred the Warriors deprived of their 3 offensive options inside, namely Porzingis, Post and Horford, with no less than 41 points in front of a helpless Draymond Green. The Cleveland Cavaliers, fourth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 47 wins - 29 losses, approach the end of the season with the feeling of having accomplished their duty overall. The place in the top 4 given the lead over 5th Atlanta 44 wins - 33 losses seems definitive. Indeed, despite this back-to-back setback at the Los Angeles Lakers 127-113 after a success at the Jazz 113-122, the Cleveland Cavaliers remain master of their destiny in the race for the Play-offs.