Chicago @ Orlando, 1 PM (ABC)
The Bulls have locked up the #1 spot in the East, but that doesn’t mean they’re going to pack it in. Tom Thibodeau’s club doesn’t have any quit, and they’ll want to win this preview of a potential second round matchup with the Magic. After a shaky season, the Magic could use a boost in confidence heading into the postseason.
Boston @ Miami 3:30 PM (ABC)
The winner of this game will most likely be the #2 seed in the East and will have home court advantage in a possible second-round matchup between these two teams.
New Orleans @ Memphis, 6 PM
The Hornets come into the game with a one-game lead on the Grizzlies, but both teams might prefer to be the #8 seed and avoid a first-round matchup with the Lakers. The Spurs are just 4-6 in their last 10 games.
Oklahoma City @ L.A. Lakers, 9:30 PM (NBA TV)
As it stands, the Lakers and Thunder wouldn’t meet until the Conference Finals, but a win today coupled with a loss by the Mavericks will put OKC in play for the #3 seed. Keep an eye on how the Thunder bigs (Kendrick Perkins and Serge Ibaka) cover the Laker length down low.
