8-0 not Enough to Receive Playoff Berth

The Phoenix Suns wrapped up their bubble show with another astiunding win against the Dallas Mavericks 128-102. This tallied their win total to 8-0 in the bubble.

However, this was not enough for the Suns, to secure a playoff spot, nevertheless a playin game invite.

 

Fans were all looking forward to a play-in game this Saturday between the Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers, two teams that have been electrifying in the bubble.  

Unfortunately, the Memphis Grizzlies came into the bubble with a 3.5 game lead for the 8 seed. The Memphis Grizzlies struggled immensely in the bubble with a record of 2-6, but was able to pull off a win last night against the Milwaukee Bucks 119-106. The Grizzlies have struggled with injuries, the major one being with young promising star Jaren Jackson, Jr.

Devin Booker has filled up the stat sheet in the bubble he has averaged 30.3 points per game,  six assists per game, and 3.8 rebounds per game. He has unequivocally put the Phoneix Suns on his back.

In my opinion, since the Grizzlies and Suns had the same record the fans should have voted on who gets the last play-in spot since this is the first time we ever had a play-in game in NBA history. 

The NBA should keep the play-in game format for seasons to come when everything returns to normal, I feel like it brings more engagement and excitement to the NBA. 

In the end the future is bright in Phoenix, if they build from the momentum they created in the bubble barring any big offseason trades.

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Damian Lillard's Career Night Keeps the Trail Blazers in Playoff Contention

Damian Lillard played like a man possessed last night. The Trail Blazers, currently hold the eighth seed in the Western Conference playoff race, with a 1.5 lead over the Denver Nuggets. Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers refused to risk their playoff hopes by losing to the Jazz last night, who currently hold the fifth seed in the Western Conference playoff race.

Lillard and the Trail Blazers started the game off on a 24-8 run to begin the game. The Trail Blazers controlled the game from tip-off to the final buzzer.


Damian Lillard stole the show last night he scored a career-high 59 points, he also had six rebounds and five assists. Damian Lillard's 59 points was also a franchise record.

The Trail Blazers defeated the Utah Jazz last night 101-86. The Trail Blazers are now just one game away from clinching a playoff berth.

Their last two games are at home against the San Antonio Spurs and the New Orleans Pelicans. I like their chances of clinching that playoff berth against the Pelicans in the season finale game.