sportsillustrated.cnn.com - 4/7/2008
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Who says the NBA playoffs don't begin until April 19? For all practical purposes, the postseason tips off for the Nuggets and Warriors when they meet Thursday in Oakland. With those two squads tied as of Sunday for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference, the contest could be decisive. Meanwhile, the rest of the West is still up for grabs in terms of playoff seeding. The ...
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MavsCentral.com —
... Of the three teams vying for the final two Western Conference playoff spots, the Mavericks were the only one to step up and win some games this week. After beating up on the Clippers, Dallas -- inspired by the return of Dirk Nowitzki -- topped the Warriors, marking the first time since the Jason Kidd trade that the Mavs turned back an opponent with a winning record. And after a slight dip against the Lake Show, Dallas rebounded to beat Phoenix with a 16-0 fourth-quarter run on Sunday. SI.com - 7 Sunday's spirited rally from 13 down in the fourth to win at Phoenix just might ...
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... the guys continue to stay fresh and healthy. The last thing I need right now is breaking down how to compensate for losing a player.
Herald: Pierce probably out tonight… maybe Rondo too | Enterprise News: Best record doesn’t guarantee best result | TwinCities.com: Al Jefferson wouldn’t have been in shape for playoffs | Power Rankings: #1 on ESPN… | … and on SI
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Penultimate Power Rankings as Playoffs Approach —
NBA.com: News 4/7/2008
The last 10 days of the season in the West promise to be great, with the Mavs rising (to No. 10) and Denver and Golden State battling it out for the eighth seed. In the East, No. 13 Atlanta's staking its claim to the lone spot left for grabs.
