Nuggets beat Wolves 116-107 to go top of the Western Conference. Suns beat Clippers in Los Angeles (124-108) Dallas consolidate fifth place in the West with 111-92 win over Heat.
Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss last two games of the season after injuring his calf in Bucks' win over Magic. New York Knicks beat Miami Heat (111-92) to secure third place in East. Oklahoma crush San Antonio (127-89) to move up to second in the Western. The Lakers and Warriors, currently 9/o and 10/o, will necessarily have to go through the play-ins to hope to reach the playoffs, as they are currently 9th and 10th in the standings. The Knicks' victory combined with Miami's defeat allows the third-placed New York to secure a place in. the playoffs.. The Dallas Mavericks consolidate their fifth place by winning for the fifth consecutive time, against the Miami Heat. Luka Doncic scored 29 points for Dallas.