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Pelicans’ David Griffin on how to make Zion Williamson more available: ‘A big part is on him’
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NBA playoffs 2023 - Experts' picks for the play-in and every first-round series
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Timberwolves knockout Thunder in play-in tournament, set to face Nuggets as West's No. 8 seed
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Timberwolves beat Thunder in play-in game to claim 8th seed
MINNEAPOLIS — Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 11 rebounds to lead Minnesota into the playoffs, as the Timberwolves muscled and hustled their way past the Oklahoma City Thunder 120-95 to finish the play-in tournament Friday night.
Former SuperSonics star Shawn Kemp charged with first-degree assault in shooting
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Pelicans VP David Griffin: Zion Williamson not cleared for 5-on-5
New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin said Friday that Zion Williamson, who has been out since Jan. 2 with a right hamstring strain, was not cleared to play 5-on-5 basketball, and that Williamson wasn't simply choosing not to play in Wednesday's win-or-go-home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Ty Lue says Paul George to return when no risk of further injury
LOS ANGELES — Before the LA Clippers gathered for a film session and practice, Paul George was working up a sweat, shooting 3-pointers at the team's practice facility Friday.