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Warriors enter playoffs, Lakers in play-in

(UPDATE) LOS ANGELES: The Golden State Warriors roared into the NBA playoffs with a 157-101 blowout of Portland on Sunday (Monday in Manila), ensuring the Los Angeles Lakers will battle in the play-in after a 128-117 victory over the Utah Jazz.

Every team was in action on the final day of the regular season, but all eyes were on the Western Conference where more than a dozen potential seeding outcomes rested on the results of four games.

John Butler Jr. of the Portland Trail Blazers blocks the shot of Jordan Poole of the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Moda Center on April 9, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. AFP PHOTO