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Philadelphia 76ers (54-28) 3rd in the East versus Brooklyn Nets(45-37) 6th in the East.
Philly is a 2 point favorite. Vegas has a total of 208.5.
76ers House, Knee, is a game time decision; Embiid, knee, is out. Vegas action shows 63% lean toward Brooklyn and 84% favor the over.
Philadelphia leads the series 3-0
Phoenix Suns (45-37) 4th in the West versus LA Clippers (44-38) 5th in the West.
Phoenix is a 7.5 point favorite with a total of 225.5.
The Suns Paine, back, is a game time decision. The Clippers George, knee, and Leonard, knee, are out. Vegas action shows 66% lean toward Phoenix and 84% favor the over.
Phoenix leads the series 2-1
Milwaukee Bucks (58-24) 1st in the East versus Miami Heat (44-38) 8th in the East.
Bucks are a 4.5 point favorite. The total is 220.5.
Bucks Matthews, calf, out The Greek Freak, back, is a game time decision. The Heat’s Lowry,knee, is a game time decision; Herro,hand, is out; Jovic, back, is out.
Vegas action shows 89% lean towards Milwaukee and 77% favor the over.
Series is tied 1-1
Memphis Grizzlies(51-31)2nd in the West versus LA Lakers (43-39) 7th in the West.
Lakers are a 3.5 point favorite. Vegas has total of 220.5.
Grizzlies Adams, knee, out; Morant, hand, is a game time decision. LA’s Ravia, calf, is out.
Lakers James,foot, is a game time decision. A.D.,foot, is a game time decision. Schroder,achilles, is a game time decision.
Vegas action shows 59% lean toward the Lakers and 57% favor the under.
Series is tied 1-1
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