While there is much drama with the Western Conference standings ... The winner of that game will then play the loser of Atlanta/Orlando. Whoever wins that meeting will play the top-seeded ...

with the winners of each conference meeting in the NBA Finals. The NBA play-ins take place between Wednesday and Friday. The play-offs are scheduled between 19 April and 2 June. The opening game ...

One night after an incredible, and surprising, victory over the Eastern Conference ... and once more in the Play-In Tournament a couple of days later. In the second meeting, the season will ...

The NBA postseason has entered the conference finals — the professional version of the Final Four. Is it Oklahoma City's time to take over as top dog? Will New York finally see a title win after ...

After Friday's meeting with Ole Miss in the Southeastern ... chemistry is," Harmon said of the basketball-shoe exchange with Booker. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers host the Tampa Bay Lightning in Eastern Conference play. New York has an ... Thursday's game is the third meeting between these teams this season.

Dallas Stars (50-22-5, in the Central Division) Dallas; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars face the Vancouver Canucks in Western Conference play ... is the third meeting between ...