Which derby? The Oklahoma City Thunder they were… making fun of them Dallas Maverickswhom they destroyed with 135-86, securing first place in the NBA’s western region.
The Thunder will thus face at playoffs group that will result from the play-ins.
There, the Sacramento Kings will face the Golden State Warriors and the winner will play the loser of the New Orleans Pelicans-Los Angeles Lakers.
From the latter pair, the opponent of the Denver Nuggets, who finished second, will emerge.
It is recalled that the play-ins will be held between April 16 and 19, with the playoffs starting on the 20th of the month.
Detailed results
Sacramento Kings-Portland Blazers 121-82
Los Angeles Clippers-Houston Rockets 105-116
Golden State Warriors-Utah Jazz 123-116
San Antonio Spurs-Detroit Pistons 123-95
Oklahoma City Thunder-Dallas Mavericks 135-86
New Orleans Pelicans-Los Angeles Lakers 108-124
Minnesota Timberwolves-Phoenix Suns 106-125
Denver Nuggets-Memphis Grizzlies 126-111
The pairs of play-ins
New Orleans Pelicans-Los Angeles Lakers
Sacramento Kings-Golden State Warriors
The pairs of the playoffs
Oklahoma City Thunder-Sacramento Kings/Golden State Warriors or Los Angeles Pelicans/Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Clippers-Dallas Mavericks
Denver Nuggets-New Orleans Pelicans or Los Angeles Lakers
Minnesota Timberwolves-Phoenix Suns
Source: Sport Fm
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