Saturday features four NBA playoff matchups. Pascal Siakam could be the X factor for the Raptors in their series with the Sixers, according to Mike Gallagher. Find out why Siakam is primed for a big outing in Game 1 in today’s edition of Matchups.

Trae Young posted a 33/3/9 stat line in four matchups with Cleveland this season. Can “Ice Trae” put up numbers again in the 8th Seed Game? Mike Gallagher previews both ATL-CLE and NO-LAC.

Wednesday features two more play-in games: Hornets at Hawks and Spurs at Pelicans. Find out why LaMelo Ball should shine in this matchup with Atlanta, according to Mike Gallagher. Read more in Matchups.

The NBA’s play-in tournament matchups tip off tonight with Cavaliers-Nets and Clippers-Wolves. Brooklyn should lean heavily on Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, making them both premier options. Mike Gallagher examines the two-game slate.

Friday’s slate features nine games. Mike Gallagher delivers motivations for each team, players expected to play heavy minutes, and much more. Find out why Kyrie Irving is an enticing target against Cleveland.

Six games are on the slate today. The Nets are motivated to win down the stretch, which makes Kevin Durant a solid option against the Knicks this evening. Mike Gallagher previews Wednesday’s slate from every angle.

Kristaps Porzingis faces off with one of his former teams on Friday. Will the #RevengeNarrative come to fruition? Mike Gallagher discusses KP’s spot, a must-win between NO and LAL, the motivations of all 20 teams, and much more in Matchups.

Davion Mitchell has been on a tear of late, scoring at least 21 points and dropping at least nine dimes in three of his last four outings. Will he stay hot tonight against the Rockets? Mike Gallagher looks at Mitchell’s outlook, and much more, in Matchups.