The Mavericks have the fourth-ranked offense and a bottom-six defense since Kyrie Irving debuted Feb. However, a 4-6 record over the last 10 games won't get Miami very far. The Heat have the perfect opportunity to avoid the play-in tournament with the Nets ushering in a new era. However, their dreadful road record continues to be concerning. The Warriors went 7-4 while Stephen Curry was sidelined, putting themselves in a good position to avoid the play-in tournament. The Kings' 18 remaining contests feature matchups against multiple contenders, including two against the Suns. Sacramento is on the verge of snapping its 16-season playoff drought, but it must first overcome a challenging schedule. With Brandon Clarke suffering an Achilles tear and Ja Morant stepping away from the team indefinitely after posting a video of himself brandishing a gun, it'd be an understatement to call this a bad week for the Grizzlies. Cleveland's starting forward shot 43.3% from three in February and ranked fourth on the team in shots made from deep over that stretch. Isaac Okoro might be the Cavs' answer at the wing after all.
Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle have dominated the headlines, but Immanuel Quickley's strong play has also been a difference-maker. New York's recent nine-game win streak put the team in the hunt to host a first-round playoff series. A healthy Kevin Durant is playing uber-efficient basketball and Josh Okogie is having an unexpected mega-breakout. They've won nine of 12 while featuring the No. Perhaps it's just complacency in Boston, but it could be cause for concern. The Celtics have blown three double-digit leads in the last week, highlighted by a 28-point collapse against the reeling Nets. Saturday's impressive comeback win in Milwaukee was an encouraging sign for those who believe they're legitimate. One of this season's biggest question marks is whether the 76ers are true championship contenders or paper tigers. Averaging a triple-double on 70.4% true shooting for the West's top-seeded Nuggets is quite the resume.
While the Greek Freak has started to catch up in the MVP race, Nikola Jokic is on track to win his third straight. The Bucks' hopes for a deep playoff run could hinge on whether or not Middleton is able to resume a heavier workload down the stretch. Khris Middleton is playing just 22.2 minutes per contest.
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