Svyato covers the New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns, and Oklahoma City Thunder for Athlon Sports. His love for basketball is only rivaled by his love of Funko Pops.

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

The Suns (22-21) ended a five-game road trip with a 108-84 win Wednesday over a depleted Brooklyn Nets team. Booker scored 32 points and Durant added 24 in the win. The Suns will begin a three-game ...