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Daily NBA Fix 4-13-14: Atlanta Hawks Set For Annual Postseason Elimination

By Phil Watson

Apr 12, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Louis Williams (3) shoots against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 98-85. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Liles-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 12, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Louis Williams (3) shoots against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 98-85. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Liles-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 12, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) shoots the ball during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Bobcats defeated the 76ers 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 12, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) shoots the ball during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Bobcats defeated the 76ers 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

CHARLOTTE BOBCATS 111, Philadelphia 76ers 105
The Bobcats guaranteed themselves just their second .500 or better season in franchise history, netting their 41st win over the woeful 76ers. Charlotte stayed one game behind Washington for the No. 6 spot in the East with two games to go. Al Jefferson led the Bobcats with 29 points and 12 rebounds, while Luke Ridnour finished with 12 points and eight assists. Michael Carter-Williams had 23 points and eight assists for the 76ers, Thaddeus Young added 16 points and Henry Sims had 15. James Anderson notched three steals.

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS 117, Sacramento Kings 101
The Clippers tied their franchise record with their 56th win of the season by putting on a clinic in transition offense, outscoring the Kings 25-5 on the fast break. Blake Griffin led the Clippers with 27 points and also handed out nine assists while DeAndre Jordan finished with 21 points and seven blocked shots. Chris Paul went for 17 points and 10 assists. DeMarcus Cousins had 32 points and 12 rebounds for the Kings, Rudy Gay scored 16 points, Reggie Evans pulled down 14 rebounds and Ray McCallum logged eight assists.