5 most intriguing matches to watch in April

#3 Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers - April 21st

Damian Lillard grabbed 25 points the last time these two sides met.

Back in the West, on April 21st, fans will see a matchup between the fifth and sixth-placed sides in the Conference. This could be an extremely important tie if they remain close enough in the standings by then.

Although the fixture will not be on national television in America, it could be well worth tuning into with an NBA League Pass.

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The Trail Blazers sit just a half game behind the Nuggets and now have their full-strength starting lineup back.

The last time these two sides met just over a month ago, Nikola Jokic put up 41 points, but he will be up against the fit-again Jusuf Nurkic this time around.

Both sides have been closing in on the injury-depleted LA Lakers and could be on a similar record as that of the reigning champions by the time this game is played.

The Nuggets and Trail Blazers both have a top-6 offense this season, so fans can expect an electric matchup filled with scoring talent.

#4 Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks - April 22nd

On April 22nd, fans can tune into a blockbuster tie on NBA TNT, as the Milwaukee Bucks welcome the Philadelphia 76ers. This is another potential matchup that could take place in the postseason, as these two teams have dominated the East this year, with their big men running the show.

Giannis Antetokounmpo's athleticism and driving to the basket could face a stern test against Joel Embiid's defensive prowess.

Even without Embiid, the 76ers only just lost out by four points to the Bucks in overtime, holding them to under 110 points. Ben Simmons put up a triple-double that night, which could be required again should the 76ers have any luck on the road.

#5 LA Clippers vs Phoenix Suns - April 28th

By this point in the NBA 2020-21 season, there will only be 18 days of action left, so the postseason picture could look clearer. Nevertheless, the LA Lakers and the Phoenix Suns are currently separated by only a game and a half, so their contest for second seed (or better) could go right down to the wire.

Both are 5-2 since the last time they played in Phoenix. Paul George erupted for 39 points while Chris Paul registered 15 points and nine rebounds against his former side in that game.

Chris Paul has been a stellar leader for the Phoenix Suns this season and should be involved in the 2020-21 MVP conversation. He ranks fifth in the league for assists per matchup with 8.5 and has a +/- rating of 4.8.

With a lot on the line for both teams when this game comes around, it could be a must-watch matchup on ESPN.