NBA play-in games are set: Heat-Hornets, Magic-76ers, Suns-Blazers, Clippers-Warriors

MIAMI (AP) – The play-in tournament field is set, and just like that the postseason has arrived in the NBA.

Jokic plays 1st half of Nuggets' game versus Spurs to qualify for award eligibility while Wemby sits

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic exited after playing the first half of the Denver Nuggets’ 128-118 victory against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night, making an appearance in his 65th game to qualify for NBA awards.

Ryan Nembhard's 23 assists break coach Jason Kidd's rookie Mavs record in blowout of Bulls in finale

DALLAS (AP) – Ryan Nembhard broke Dallas coach Jason Kidd’s club rookie record with 23 assists after No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg’s debut season ended with an ankle injury, and the Mavericks beat the Chicago Bulls 149-128 in a season finale Sunday night.

Rossi scores with 9.5 seconds left in regulation, Canucks beat Ducks 4-3

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Marco Rossi scored with 9.5 seconds left in overtime to help the Vancouver Canucks beat Anaheim 4-3 on Sunday night and prevent the Ducks from clinching a playoff spot.

Doc Rivers isn't expected back as Bucks' coach next season, AP source says

MILWAUKEE (AP) – The Milwaukee Bucks don’t expect Doc Rivers back as their coach next season, a person familiar with the situation said Sunday night.

Timberwolves welcome back Garnett and beat Pelicans in regular-season finale as playoffs await

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Timberwolves rested almost all their regulars for the playoffs during a 132-126 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, as franchise icon Kevin Garnett made a special appearance for fan appreciation night in the regular-season finale.

Trail Blazers beat the Kings 122-110 to clinch the No. 8 seed and a play-in spot

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Deni Avdija had 25 points and 10 assists, Jrue Holiday scored 23 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 122-110 on Sunday night to clinch the No. 8 seed and a spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament.

LeBron James scores 18 in 1st half, Lakers tune up for playoffs with 131-107 win over Jazz

LOS ANGELES (AP) – LeBron James had 18 points, six assists and four rebounds in the first half, and the Los Angeles Lakers tuned up for the postseason with a 131-107 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night.

Clippers beat the Warriors 115-110 to clinch No. 9 seed and play-in tourney rematch

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) – Bennedict Mathurin had 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists off the bench, and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-110 on Sunday to set up a rematch in the play-in tournament.