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How Desmond Bane can propel Orlando's young stars to playoffs

Orlando is hoping its all-in approach for Desmond Bane will help stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner win a championship.

After 10,000 simulations, SportsLine's model reveals its top NBA picks today

Plus, we have tons of intel before the start of next week's NFL Draft

LeBron and KD are going head-to-head in the playoffs for the fifth time in their Hall of Fame careers

SportsLine's model reveals its Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic predictions and Friday NBA Play-In Tournament picks

Atlanta Hawks (46-36, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference)

Toronto Raptors (46-36, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference)

Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (54-28, third in the Western Conference)

Houston Rockets (52-30, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (53-29, fourth in the Western Conference)

Wembanyama has made his case for MVP, DPOY and All-NBA. Here are the top 10 plays that highlight his season.

Which award battles are too close to call? Tim Bontemps unveils his official ballot for MVP, All-NBA, Sixth Man and every major honor.

A win against the Orlando Magic on Friday would snap the NBA's longest current playoff drought.