As the NBA regular season approaches its conclusion, the past five days have seen record-breaking performances, pivotal victories, and intensified playoff races.

On April 1st, Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets achieved a historic triple-double, recording 61 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. He put his name in the history books again after attaining the highest-scoring triple-double in league history.

That same evening, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors dazzled with 52 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, five steals, and 12 three-pointers, becoming the first player to notch at least 50 points, 10 threes, and five steals in a single game.

Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls secured a spot in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament with a decisive win over the Toronto Raptors on April 1st.

As the postseason looms just 12 days away, teams are jockeying for position, with the New York Knicks battling injuries in hopes of reclaiming the East’s No. 3 seed, and the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors potentially heading toward a thrilling first-round Western Conference matchup. Freshman Deyon Gland, a gritty laker fan here at Westwood had a lot to say on the matter

Additionally, the Utah Jazz suffered their 60th loss of the season on March 31, marking the first time in franchise history they’ve reached this dubious milestone.  Off the court, discussions around team strategies have intensified, with the Toronto Raptors’ recent approach sparking debates about the implications of tanking on the sport’s integrity.

As the race to the playoffs heats up, each game grows in significance, setting the stage for a dramatic conclusion to the regular season.