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NBA game odds for Friday, April 28, are provided by Caesars Sportsbook. The final stages of the first round could play out on Friday evening.
The Golden State Warriors are in position to finish their contentious and competitive series against the Sacramento Kings, while the Los Angeles Lakers similarly are positioned as home favorites in a close-out opportunity against the Memphis Grizzlies.
This four-team player pool does present some interesting paths to value, such as Kevon Looney's ascent as an elite rebounder and distributor.