CHICAGO
Jimmy Butler scored 25 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the depleted Brooklyn Nets in the regular season finale, 112-73, to clinch an Eastern Conference playoff spot.
Heat 110, Wizards 102
MIAMI (AP) — Goran Dragic scored 28 points, Hassan Whiteside added 24 points and 18 rebounds, and the Heat defeated the Wizards while being eliminated from the NBA playoffs.
Pacers 104, Hawks 86
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Paul George finished with 32 points and 11 rebounds, Jeff Teague added 19 points and the Pacers clinched a playoff spot, beating Atlanta.
Raptors 98, Cavaliers 83
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jonas Valanciunas made his first career 3-pointer and the Toronto Raptors closed the regular season with a win over the Cavaliers, who didn’t play their “Big 3” All- Stars so they’re playoff ready.
Knicks 114, 76ers 113
NEW YORK (AP) — Carmelo Anthony scored 17 points after deciding to play in what could be his final game with the Knicks, and New York beat the 76ers.
Rockets 123, T-Wolvers 118
HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden had his 22nd triple-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists to help the Rockets wrap up the regular season with a victory over the Timberwolves.
Mavericks 100, Grizzlies 93
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Nicolas Brussino and Devin Harris each scored 15 points and the Mavericks snapped a five-game losing streak with a victory over the Grizzlies.
Nuggets 111, Thunder 105
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Russell Westbrook got an MVP endorsement from Oscar Robertson before the game. The Thunder guard only played the first half of Oklahoma City’s loss to Denver.
Magic 113, Pistons 109
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Gordon had 32 points and 12 rebounds, Elfrid Payton scored 21 points and the Magic overcame a late-run by Detroit to win their season finale.
Jazz 101, Spurs 97
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gordon Hayward scored 14 and the Utah Jazz held on for a 101-97 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.
Clippers 115, Kings 95
LOS ANGELES (AP) — DeAndre Jordan had 18 points and 17 rebounds, and the Clippers defeated the Kings to clinch the No. 4 seed in the West and home-court advantage in the playoffs.
Warriors 109, Lakers 94
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Kevin Durant had 29 points, eight rebounds and five assists in his final playoff tuneup, and the Warriors beat the Lakers in both teams’ final regular-season game.
Pelicans 103, T-Blazers 100
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jordan Crawford had 15 points and the Pelicans snapped a five-game losing streak with a victory over the playoff-bound Trail Blazers.
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