In the Eastern Conference just 2.5 games seperate the four and nine seed while in the Western Conference just 1.5 games seperate the three and six seeds.
With the race for playoff standings heating up, ten games on a Friday night are set to have implications right across the league.
Keep it right here for all your news, scores, stats and top fantasy performers!
Golden State Warriors 77, Toronto Raptors 130
No, the score is not a typo. Toronto set a new franchise record by defeating the Warriors by 53 points.
Pascal Siakam top scored with 36 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
Hit 'em with that spice pic.twitter.com/vbS4iYrsq4
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) April 2, 2021
Houston Rockets 102, Boston Celtics 118
Jayson Tatum's 26 points and nine rebounds to go along with 22 points and 11 boards from Jaylen Brown was enough for the Celtics to cruise by the Rockets at home. Evan Fournier added 23 off the bench in a breakout performance for the new Celtic.
Smart elevates for the jam! 💥 pic.twitter.com/cHdhcORpFw
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 3, 2021
Dallas Mavericks 99, New York Knicks 96
26 points, eight rebounds and seven assists from Luka Doncic was enough to help the Mavericks overcome an early deficit to win at MSG. Alec Burks had 20 points for New York.
OBI WITH THE LEFT pic.twitter.com/MEnBcXgJ96
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) April 3, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves 108, Memphis Grizzlies 120
It's was a big night for KAT with the big man putting up 30 points and 16 rebounds but it wasn't enough as 19 points and 11 rebounds from Jonas Valanciunas helped Memphis pick up the win.
ROOKIE OF THE MONTH. pic.twitter.com/a1jkbq3tbJ
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 3, 2021
Charlotte Hornets 114, Indiana Pacers 97
A big night for Gordon Hayward was cut short with the forward exiting the game with a foot sprain. Hayward had 13 points, eight rebounds and six assists for Charlotte who handled the Pacers on the road for an important win. Miles Bridges finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds.
INJURY UPDATE: @hornets forward Gordon Hayward suffered a right foot sprain in the 2Q of tonight’s game against IND and will not return. #AllFly
— Charlotte Hornets PR (@HornetsPR) April 3, 2021
Atlanta Hawks 126, New Orleans Pelicans 103
Bogdan Bogdanovic led Atlanta with 26 points as the Hawks blew out the Pelicans with multiple stars missing from both teams.
Let it fly, BG. 💦 pic.twitter.com/OAqRODXDPG
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 3, 2021
Chicago Bulls 106, Utah Jazz 113
Rudy Gobert had a double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds as the Jazz cruised to a 113-106 win. The Bulls have now lost six straight games after making a splash at the trade deadline.
list of people not to leave wide open from three:
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) April 3, 2021
1. this guy pic.twitter.com/1hUeYp8aFy
Oklahoma City Thunder 103, Phoenix Suns 140
It was a blow out win for the Suns sparked by 32 points from Devin Booker. Chris Paul added 17 points and 12 assists for Phoenix.
The +30 margin in Q1 is the largest in any quarter in @Suns history!#RallyTheValley pic.twitter.com/tylfYZcxAS
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) April 3, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks 127, Portland Trail Blazers 109
Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in 47 points on a perfect 18-for-18 from within the arc, while Jrue Holiday added 22 points and 10 assists. Damian Lillard had 32 points for Portland.
Jrueski stepback over Dame. pic.twitter.com/9yZ7GIuInA
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 3, 2021
Los Angeles Lakers 115, Sacramento Kings 94
30 points from Kyle Kuzma sparked the Lakers to a comfortable win over the Kings.
Flip it and reverse it!
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 3, 2021
(📺: @SpectrumSN & ESPN) pic.twitter.com/YFf6NOzoki
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