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Welcome to one of my favorite times of the year. It’s the portion of the NBA calendar when there are only a few weeks left, and the postseason is close enough to where clubs often begin jockeying for position—aka sitting out their best players—to manifest the first-round playoff matchup they…

BOSTON — As the Celtics processed their third consecutive agonizing loss on Monday night, they tried to thread a balance. They didn’t want to overreact to their struggles, but still wanted to act with a sense of urgency, knowing they have issues to iron out as the playoffs loom.

The Celtics cruised to victory over the visiting Trail Blazers Wednesday night, giving Boston a bit of momentum as the team heads out on the road.

The Celtics hope to bounce back from three straight losses and four of their last five ending in defeat, while the Blazers look to win their third game in a row.

No team in the NBA is hotter right now than the Knicks.

DETROIT — Damian Lillard has produced plenty of high-scoring performances this season, so he was an obvious target on the Pistons' scouting report on Monday night.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Down two starters, the Orlando Magic came up short in Sunday’s matchup vs. the Blazers, falling to Portland 122-119 at Amway Center.

Mark your calendars.