From Celtics vs. Lakers to Thunder vs. Mavericks, tonight’s 9-game NBA slate promises action-packed matchups with playoff implications.

The Knicks and Nuggets are surging, while the Warriors watch their window close. Meanwhile, the Cavs and Thunder have their ...

While the NBA and its fans are focused on the upcoming trade deadline, the games keep coming — and the best keep separating themselves from the rest. 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7, Last Week No. 2).