The Los Angeles Lakers, previously undefeated in tournament play, suffered a significant 127-100 loss to the Phoenix Suns, led by Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, and Devin Booker. This defeat has placed the Lakers in a precarious position in the West Group B standings, with a three-way tie and a substantial point differential disadvantage. Their upcoming game against the Oklahoma City Thunder will determine their tournament fate, as a loss could lead to elimination from the competition due to point differentials and tiebreaker scenarios.
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The Boston Celtics face the Brooklyn Nets in a key Eastern Conference matchup as the Celtics aim to extend their seven-game winning streak against the Nets. With a record of 49-19, the Celtics are favorites with Jayson Tatum questionable and Jaylen Brown out. The SportsLine Projection Model predicts the Celtics to cover the spread and the game to go over 213.5 points, while also favoring Derrick White to finish under 27.5 points + rebounds +...
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