The emotions of the 2022 season of the best basketball in the world, the NBA, continue in this new edition of the NBA Power Rankings and, in this final stretch, all the games are on fire since the teams that are at the top of the standings are fighting to get their pass straight to the postseason, while the rest are looking for a place in the Play-in that, little by little, is getting closer.
After an extraordinary rebound since the middle of the season, the Philadelphia 76ers are now the leaders of the Eastern Conference of the NBA, also taking advantage of the bad moment that the Heat have been experiencing in recent weeks. The Heat, after achieving their classification, lowered their foot on the accelerator and now have 4 consecutive losing games and have dropped to the second position in the table.
On the other hand, in the Western Conference, the Suns continue to show that they are the best team in the league this season and continue to extend their winning streak, which, until today, is in 7. While the Grizzlies are still in their great moment, you have to make the note that they are playing without their star Ja Morant.
NBA Power Rankings: Boston Celtics vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
When: Sunday, March 27 at 06:10 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Celtics -245 / Timberwolves +205 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Where Can I Watch? ESPN / TNT
The Boston Celtics will try to continue their excellent climb up the NBA Eastern Conference standings this Sunday, March 27 when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves at TD Garden.
The Celtics were having a terrible season and, after a 109-105 setback to the Portland Trail Blazers on January 21, they began an extraordinary winning streak that grew to 23-4. Boston is just a half-game out of the top of the conference after recording its fifth straight win, a 125-97 triumph over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday.
Towns did well on Friday, having 20 points and nine rebounds to lead the Timberwolves to a 116-95 victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks.
The win ended a modest two-game winless streak for Minnesota, which has won five of its last seven meetings on the road before kicking off its four-game road trip on Sunday. Minnesota is seventh in the West, 17.5 games out of first place.
Celtics vs. Timberwolves Betting Pick: Boston Celtics
NBA Power Rankings: Phoenix Suns vs. Philadelphia 76ers
When: Sunday, March 27 at 06:10 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Suns -200 / 76ers +170 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Where Can I Watch? ESPN / TNT
The highlight of this Sunday in the NBA will be, without a doubt, this game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns, the leaders of both conferences face each other in an electrifying game that we are sure will fill us with full emotions. This game will be played at the Talking Stick Resort Arena, home of the Suns.
Philadelphia comes after an important victory against the Clippers by a score of 122-97. The team never missed Ben Simmons and now, with the addition of James Harden, the squad has made an important connection with one of the most dominant players in the paint, Joel Embiid, and a great 3-point shot from the hand of James Harden. The Sixers arrive with a record of 46 wins and 27 losses, placing them in first place in the Eastern Conference.
While the Suns arrive at this second duel between both teams with a victory by a score of 140 to 130 against the Denver Nuggets and with their figures going through a great moment. Devin Booker, Chris Paul, and DeAndre Ayton are the team leaders in points, assists, and rebounds, respectively. The Suns have been crushing all their rivals since the season began.
Suns vs. 76ers Betting Pick: Phoenix Suns
NBA Power Rankings: Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz
When: Sunday, March 27 at 07:40 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Mavericks -140 / Jazz +120 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Where Can I Watch? ESPN / TNT
The Dallas Mavericks will face the Utah Jazz at the American Airlines Center this Sunday, March 27, 2022, to play a match corresponding to the 2021-22 NBA regular season, where getting a victory now means finding gold for the teams.
The Utah Jazz look to break their three-game losing streak this Sunday, March 27 when they visit the Dallas Mavericks in a crucial game for the Western Conference playoff position. The Jazz has had an offensive slump this part of the season that coincides with the absence of Bojan Bogdanovic, whose season point average is 18.1.
On the other hand, the Mavericks need to return to the path of victory in this game to continue their fight to climb positions and be among the first in the Western Conference.
Mavericks vs. Jazz Betting Pick: Dallas Mavericks
NBA Power Rankings: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors
When: Monday, March 28 at 08:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Grizzlies -140 / Warriors +120 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Where Can I Watch? ESPN / TNT
A decisive week in the NBA begins with one of the best games that we can enjoy right now in the NBA, the Golden State Warriors visit the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedExForum this Monday, March 28, 2022, at 08:00 pm ET.
Both teams come to this game forced to get a victory if they want to continue with the dream of being in the next postseason. Without a doubt, the Grizzlies are one of the most popular teams in the league at the moment, they have known how to present a very powerful game that all basketball followers like, not only in North America but also in the rest of the world.
For their part, the Warriors are trying to get back to being that dangerous team they were all season. Although they have straightened their course a bit in recent weeks, in which they have a record of 5 wins in their last 10 games, there is still a long way to go before we see the Warriors who did not leave room for any rival.
Grizzlies vs. Warriors Betting Pick: Memphis Grizzlies
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Eduardo Perozo: Author
Eduardo Perez is a Gambyl sports betting staff writer. He is based in South America and is an expert in all things Football especially when it comes to Ecuardorian and Brazilian league soccer.
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