LeBron James hasn’t fared so well against the organization he left after last season and will try to help the Cleveland Cavaliers gain a season split of the four-game series against the visiting Miami Heat. James and the Cavaliers suffered double-digits in both games down in Miami but did post a convincing 113-93 victory in Cleveland on Feb. 11.

A preview of a potential first-round playoff series is on tap Thursday when the Dallas Mavericks host the Houston Rockets. The Rockets are tied with Memphis for the No. 2 spot in the Western Conference, and locking down the second spot likely would mean a matchup with Dallas. 

The Golden State Warriors have everything pretty much wrapped up heading into the postseason, but they have yet to take their foot off the gas. The Warriors will try to put Phoenix out of its misery when they host the Suns on Thursday.