Awesome sequence from Denver's young guys. Peyton Watson shadows Dejounte Murray all the way to the rim and blocks the shot. Julian Strawther drains the three on the other end. Love how he hops into the shot.
Eastern play-in schedule: Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls to be played on April 17
NBASunday, 07 April 2024 at 23:02
The regular season is almost over. That's why the NBA is beginning to shape the schedule for the upcoming play-in games that will define which teams are going to earn a direct trip to the playoffs. In the Eastern Conference the duel between the 9th and 10th spot is decided: Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks.
This Eastern showdown will be played to decide which of these two teams will earn the rights to face the loser of the other play-in duel, between the 7th and 8th spot. If the season ended today, these teams would be the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers respectively.
Chicago and Atlanta are already confirmed. Both teams are stuck with their positions as there aren't that many games left for them to climb uppon the ladder. ThE Bulls will play the Hawks on April 17.
As for this matchup, Chicago has won the series during the regular season 2-1. However the Hawks won their last matchup against Chicago and they are expecting to have Trae Young back for the play-in so there's nothing certain between the two teams.
The Bulls have struggled this season because of injuries but still managed to keep competing no matter who's on the floor. Atlanta Hawks' season was similar. Trae Young injured his finger a month ago and underwent repairing surgery which has cost him being sidelined up to this point.
The winner of this intriguing game will be playing again to decide its playoff future on April 19.
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