Mike Passador
Mike graduated from Boston University's Dual Degree Program with a BA in Economics and a BS in Business with Concentrations in Marketing and Operations Management. He is a faithful supporter of Toronto sports and the Detroit Lions and is always ready to be let down. Tweet to him @Mike_Pandador, but if you badmouth Jose Calderon you might get blocked.
Udonis Haslem goes for 7 & 8 vs. Pacers
Udonis Haslem set multiple season-highs in Friday's game, including 24 minutes, seven points and eight rebounds.
Nassir Little (dehydration) ruled out for Saturday
Nassir Little (dehydration) will not play in Saturday's play-in game.
Report: Vlade Divac stepping down as Kings GM
Sam Amick is reporting that Vlade Divac has stepped down as GM of the Kings.
Clippers to start Jackson, Green, Coffey, McGruder and Zubac on Friday vs. OKC
The Clippers will trot out a starting lineup of Reggie Jackson, Amir Coffey, Rodney McGruder, JaMychal Green and Ivica Zubac on Friday against the Thunder.
Derrick Jones Jr. leaves Friday's game with apparent head/neck injury
Derrick Jones Jr. was forced from Friday's game with an apparent head/neck injury.
Dennis Schroder will start on Friday vs. Clippers
Dennis Schroder will start in place of Chris Paul (hand) on Friday night.
Thunder expected to limit starters in Friday's game
The Thunder don't intend to play their starters for major minutes in Friday's regular season finale.
Lu Dort (right knee sprain) may not be ready for playoffs
Billy Donovan said, "I have uncertainty if he’ll even be available for Game 1" when asked about Luguentz Dort (right knee sprain).
Chris Paul (left hand sprain) expected to be ready for Game 1
Billy Donovan said on Friday that Chris Paul's absence for a left hand sprain is precautionary, and CP3 is expected to be ready for the playoffs.
Report: Montrezl Harrell expected to clear quarantine on Monday
ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk is reporting that Montrezl Harrell is expected to clear quarantine on Monday and will be eligible to be activated for Game 1 against the Mavs.
Tyus Jones (right knee soreness) doubtful for Saturday
Tyus Jones (right knee soreness) is officially doubtful for Saturday's play-in game.
Stanley Johnson scores season-high 23 points with full line in win over Nuggets
Stanley Johnson scored a season-high 23 points in Friday's 117-109 win over the Nuggets, going 9-of-16 from the field while also producing four rebounds, six assists, a steal, a block and four 3-pointers.
Paul Watson scores 22 points in Friday's win
Paul Watson scored a career-high 22 points on Friday against the Nuggets, also adding six rebounds, two assists, a steal and four threes while going 8-of-13 from the field.
Norman Powell totals 15 points and five cash counters in 23 minutes vs. DEN
Norman Powell made the most of his start on Friday, turning 23 minutes into 15 points, six rebounds, two assists, a steal, a block and three 3-pointers.
Terence Davis (eye) scores 14 points vs. Nuggets on Friday
Terence Davis played through a small abrasion under his right eye on Friday, chipping in 14 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals and two 3-pointers in 34 minutes against the Nuggets.