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NBA scores and highlights: Jokic, Nuggets clinch No. 2 seed in comeback; LaMarcus Aldridge and Dirk Nowitzki duel in the German's final NBA game

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Nikola Jokic, LaMarcus Aldridge, and Dirk Nowitzki

Indiana Pacers 135, Atlanta Hawks 134

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Edmund Summers nailed three clutch game-winning free throws to bring up win number 48 for the Indiana Pacers. 

Miami Heat 94, Brooklyn Nets 113 

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Dwyane Wade recorded a triple-double in his final NBA game but the Heat lost by 19 points at Brooklyn.

Orlando Magic 122, Charlotte Hornets 114

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Terrence Ross scored 35 as the Orlando Magic overcame 43 by Kemba Walker and seal the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference.

Detroit Pistons 115, New York Knicks 89 

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With their destiny in their hand, the Pistons cruised to a win over the New York Knicks to clinch their playoff berth as the eighth seed.

Chicago Bulls 109, Philadelphia 76ers 125

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Despite all their key rotation players resting, the Philadelphia 76ers registered a comfortable win over the Chicago Bulls.


 

Golden State Warriors 117, Memphis Grizzlies 132

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With their All-Star not playing or playing limited minutes, the Warriors lost their regular season finale to the Memphis Grizzlies, courtesy of a career-high 32 points (career-high 8 3's) in 27 minutes from Jevon Carter.

Oklahoma City Thunder 127, Milwaukee Bucks 116

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Russell Westbrook records the 34th triple-double of the season, helping the Thunder beat the shorthanded Bucks and clinch the sixth seed in the West. 

Dallas Mavericks 94, San Antonio Spurs 105 

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In his final NBA game, Dirk Nowitzki bid farewell with a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs, which assured them the seventh spot.

Minnesota Timberwolves 95, Denver Nuggets 99 

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The Denver Nuggets closed out this game on a 15-0 run to cap off the comeback win, and guarantee themselves the No. 2 seed in the West. 

Utah Jazz 137, LA Clippers 143 [OT]

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With a majority of their key rotation players resting, the Jazz still took the Clippers to overtime but eventually came out short.

Sacramento Kings 131, Portland Trail Blazers 136

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The Blazers played six players, a majority of which were not part of their regular rotation, still beat the Sacramento Kings to climb to the third seed in the West.

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