NEWSLETTER
We’ve got a pair of potential elimination games tonight in the Eastern Conference with the Raptors and Nets both fighting for their playoff lives, before Luka and the Mavs take on the Jazz in Game 5 in Dallas.
Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets
Eastern Conference Quarter-Finals: Game 4
Despite reports last week that pegged Game 4 as a potential return date for Ben Simmons, that’s not happening. According to Shams Charania, with the Nets on the brink of an opening-round sweep at the hands of the Boston Celtics, Simmons has been ruled out for Game 4.
Nets are listing Ben Simmons as OUT for Game 4 vs. Celtics. A surprise as Simmons had been expected to play Monday as long as rehab was on course.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 24, 2022
Broadcast Info & Game/Series Details
Tip: 6:00 PM (CT)
TV: TNT
Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn
Series: BOS leads 3-0
Odds: BKN -1, O/U 220.5
Starting Lineups
Boston Celtics
1. Marcus Smart
2. Jaylen Brown
3. Jayson Tatum
4. Al Horford
5. Daniel Theis
Brooklyn Nets
1. Seth Curry
2. Kyrie Irving
3. Kevin Durant
4. Bruce Brown
5. Andre Drummond
Injury Report – BOS: Robert Williams III OUT (knee) BKN: Ben Simmons OUT (back), Joe Harris OUT (ankle)
Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers
Eastern Conference Quarter-Finals: Game 5
This weekend, Pascal Siakam went off for 34 points in Game 4 as the Raptors staved off elimination for at least one more game and avoided a first-round sweep to Philly. Still, the series is back in Philadelphia, and the Sixers are eight-point favorites over Toronto tonight. Will the Raptors season come to an end this evening?
the shootaround scene. pic.twitter.com/lcG7wWiHOW
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 25, 2022
Broadcast Info & Game/Series Details
Tip: 7:00 PM (CT)
TV: NBA TV
Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia
Series: PHI leads 3-1
Odds: PHI -8, O/U 211
Starting Lineups
Toronto Raptors
1. Fred VanVleet
2. Gary Trent
3. OG Anunoby
4. Pascal Siakam
5. Precious Achiuwa
Philadelphia 76ers
1. Tyrese Maxey
2. James Harden
3. Danny Green
4. Tobias Harris
5. Joel Embiid
Injury Report – TOR: Scottie Barnes DTD (foot) PHI: Charles Bassey OUT (shoulder)
Utah Jazz at Dallas Mavericks
Western Conference Quarter-Finals: Game 5
Luka Dončić was dominant in his return on Saturday night, scoring 30 points and adding 10 rebounds and four assists for the Mavs in his first appearance in their series with the Jazz. Still, it wasn’t enough as Utah eeked out a 100-99 victory over Dallas. Jalen Brunson also turned in a strong performance for the Mavs adding 23 points, five rebounds, and three assists.
Donovan Mitchell scored 21 points and logged seven assists, none more significant than this one to Rudy Gobert to put Utah ahead with seconds to play in their series-tying victory over the Mavericks on Saturday night. Rudy Gobert scored 17 points and added 15 rebounds in the win.
🎷 17 points, 15 boards for Rudy
🎷 21 points, 7 dimes for Spida
🎷 Game-winning lob connectionThe @utahjazz All-Star duo leads them to the series-tying win! pic.twitter.com/MHStF2RiVC
— NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2022
Broadcast Info & Game/Series Details
Tip: 8:30 PM (CT)
TV: TNT
Location: American Airlines Arena, Dallas
Series: TIED 2-2
Odds: DAL -3, O/U 212.5
Starting Lineups
Utah Jazz
1. Mike Conley
2. Donovan Mitchell
3. Bojan Bogdanovic
4. Royce O’Neale
5. Rudy Gobert
Dallas Mavericks
1. Luka Dončić
2. Jalen Brunson
3. Reggie Bullock
4. Dorian Finney-Smith
5. Dwight Powell
Injury Report – UTA: Trent Forrest OUT (foot), Udoka Azubuike OUT (ankle), DAL: Luka Dončić DTD (calf), Frank Ntilikina OUT (tonsillectomy), Tim Hardaway OUT (foot)
