As the NBA's play-in tournament nears its finales, all four teams are plagued with key injuries, putting their depth and resilience to the test. Miami Heat, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, and Chicago Bulls are facing critical roster challenges as they battle for No. 8 seeds in the playoffs. Miami's Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier, New Orleans' Zion Williamson, and Chicago's Alex Caruso are among the notable absences due to various injuries.
Pelicans coach Willie Green and Heat coach Erik Spoelstra are preparing their teams to embrace the adversity and capitalize on the opportunity presented by these challenging circumstances. The intense matchups and high stakes of the play-in games promise an electrifying showdown for fans to enjoy and witness captivating basketball performances under pressure.