Rumors, moves, injuries and newsmakers...

Spurs and Lakers still have plenty to play for; Garnett as productive as ever; Arenas scores 20 as Butler sits; Martin out, Artest in for the Kings; Murphy hits a season low; McCants continues bench success in Minnesota; Okur goes for 20 and 15; and more...

POSITION, POSITION, POSITION 
They've both clinched playoff spots, but both the San Antonio Spurs and the L.A. Lakers know that the remaining regular season games are still vital.

That's because they're separated by only a half game in the standings, and both teams still have their eyes on the top seed (currently held by New Orleans). In a conference as tight as the West, which could still see as many as nine 50-win teams, home court advantage in the playoffs could be the edge that determines who gets to the Finals.

As the two teams prepare do battle at the Staples Center on Sunday, Spurs star Manu Ginobili is still questionable with a groin injury. Can Manu return and help San Antonio leapfrog L.A.? Or will it be Kobe Bryant and the Lakers sending the message that the path to the gold is destined to head through Los Angeles?

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BIG TICKET STILL CASHING IN 
Continuing to start despite the Celtics having clinched the East's top seed, power forward Kevin Garnett played 29 minutes on Saturday night, helping Boston defeat Atlanta 99-89. He shot 9-of-14 from the field and hit on all six free throw attempts, finishing with 24 points, six boards and four assists. INTEL: While KG (and the rest of the 'Big Three') has gotten extra rest to prepare for the playoffs, he's still been productive enough to help fantasy leaguers making their own playoff pushes: the six games he's played in April have seen him average 19.7 points and 8.2 rebounds in only 28 minutes a game.

CARON LIMPING AGAIN 
After banging his knee in Friday's game against Detroit, Washington forward Caron Butler sat out Saturday as the Wizards beat Philadelphia 109-03. Forward Darius Songaila got the start, posting 10 points, four rebounds and four assists. INTEL: Butler told the Washington Post on Friday evening that the knee felt "horrible", so his status is definitely in doubt for the Wizards' Monday night game against Indianapolis. Butler might not be considered an injury-prone player quite yet, but it's troubling that as his production has improved each season in Washington, his games played have decreased. Songaila and forward Andray Blatche are both worth monitoring until Caron returns.

HE'S NO ZERO 
Rebounding from some recent struggles, guard Gilbert Arenas hit four three-pointers as part of a 20-point effort in Washington's win on Saturday. He also contributed elsewhere, with seven rebounds, five assists and two steals. INTEL: The 25 minutes of playing time marked the most 'Agent Zero' has logged since his return. If Caron Butler misses much more action, Arenas's minutes (and production) should steadily increase, as Washington's still battling hard for a better seed in the East playoff race.

MARTIN BACK ON THE SHELF, ARTEST BACK ON THE COURT 
Shooting guard Kevin Martin was not in Sacramento's lineup Saturday night against New Orleans, feeling the effects of a knee injury he suffered in the second half of the Kings' victory over Portland on Friday. The game also saw Kings forward Ron Artest return to the starting lineup after missing three of the past four with a sprained thumb. INTEL: It's possible this could be the end of Martin's season, as Sacramento has no reason to rush the budding star back into action. For now he's considered day-to-day, with guard John Salmons starting in his place. Salmons, averaging 20 points and six boards in his past two games, has the ability to score in bunches and can contribute fantasy numbers across the board.

MURPHY BOTTOMS OUT 
In what could spell doom to their playoff chances, the Indiana Pacers lost at home on Saturday night, 107-103 to the Charlotte Bobcats. Forward Troy Murphy summed up the team's performance by failing to record a point in 30 minutes of action. INTEL: Murphy hasn't been playing especially well since Jermaine O'Neal returned from an injury, and is now averaging just 9.5 points per game in April after going for 16.2 in March. His minutes have not decreased dramatically during that span, so this is perhaps another example of the bad team chemistry that has plagued Indiana in past seasons. The Pacers' only bright spots Saturday were once again swingman Danny Granger (37 points, including six three-pointers) and forward Mike Dunleavy (22 points and seven assists), who combined for more than half of the team's scoring.

GELLIN� LIKE A FELTON 
Bobcats point guard Raymond Felton continued his recent hot streak on Saturday night, leading the team to a victory over Indiana. Felton finished the night with 19 points, 12 assists, five rebounds and a steal. INTEL: He's now averaging 17.8 points, 9.6 assists and 4.5 rebounds in his past five games. Now in his third year, the former UNC Tar Heel has improved steadily in the NBA, with his point and assist numbers having risen each season.

RASHAD GETTING THE NOD 
Coming off the bench as usual, Minnesota guard Rashad McCants had a team high 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting as the T'wolves defeated Memphis 114-105. INTEL: The dynamic shooter didn't do much in his first two seasons but, being completely healthy this year, McCants has emerged as an excellent sixth man for Minnesota. In just under 29 minutes, he has scored 14.9 a game this season--including 1.9 triples.

SESSIONS MAKING IMPRESSIONS 
Recording his first career double-double, Milwaukee point guard Ramon Sessions handed out 13 dimes and added 12 points on Saturday--though the Bucks fell 111-98 to New Jersey. He also grabbed six rebounds and two steals. INTEL: The exciting rookie has now dished out double-digit assists in four of his five starts since Mo Williams' abdominal injury, while also averaging 9.4 points and 4.6 rebounds. Also in Milwaukee, center Dan Gadzuric again started at forward for the injured Charlie Villanueva, posting seven points and four rebounds.

OKUR-RUMBA! 
Jazz center Mehmet Okur posted his fourth straight monster line on Saturday, as Utah thumped Denver 124-97. He finished with 20 points and 15 rebounds, while also contributing five assists and two three-pointers. INTEL: Perhaps the stomach virus that cost him a couple of games at the end of March had some positive side effects for the big Turk: In his last four, Okur has managed 19.5 points and a huge 15.5 rebounds, while scoring multiple times from deep in each game.