Lots of players rest and lots of playoff seeds are locked up on a 15-game Friday in the NBA
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The NBA had a 15-game Friday with many players resting and playoff seeds being locked up. Some teams, like the Oklahoma City Thunder, had already secured their playoff spot and prioritized rest, while others, like the Golden State Warriors, were preparing for the play-in tournament.
The NBA had a busy Friday with 15 games. Many players, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, rested due to injuries or illnesses. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets had all their regular starters ruled out. The Thunder had already secured the No. 1 seed and prioritized rest. The Nuggets still had seeding to play for. Some teams, like the Golden State Warriors, were preparing for the play-in tournament. The Warriors started Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Kristaps Porzingis together for the first time this season. The playoff picture became clearer, with Atlanta securing a spot and Boston locking up the No. 2 seed in the East.
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