2025 NBA Play-In Tournament Recap: Heat Stay Alive, Warriors Clinch, and Playoff Picture Takes Shape
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The 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament has concluded, finalizing the playoff brackets for both conferences. Here's a comprehensive recap of the key matchups and outcomes:
š Eastern Conference Play-In Results
Orlando Magic 120, Atlanta Hawks 95. The Orlando Magic secured the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference with a commanding victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Cole Anthony led the team with 26 points, while rookie Anthony Black contributed 16 points off the bench. The Magic's reserves outscored Atlanta's bench 57-30, showcasing their depth
Miami Heat 109, Chicago Bulls 90 Facing elimination, the Miami Heat kept their playoff hopes alive by defeating the Chicago Bulls Tyler Herro delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 38 points on perfect first-half shootingThe Heat will now face the Atlanta Hawks in a decisive game to determine the No. 8 seed
š Western Conference Play-In Results
Golden State Warriors 121, Memphis Grizzlies 11
The Golden State Warriors clinched the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference by overcoming the Memphis Grizzlie. Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler combined for 75 points, leading the team's offensive charge. A notable moment came when Trayce Jackson-Davis gave up his bench seat to rookie Quinten Post, an act praised by Draymond Green as "the most selfless thing" he's ever see.
Upcoming: Dallas Mavericks vs. Sacramento King
The Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings are set to face off in a critical elimination gam. The winner will advance to play the Memphis Grizzlies for the final playoff spot in the Western Conferenc.
š First-Round Playoff Matchups
Eastern Conference
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(1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (8) TBD
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(2) Boston Celtics vs. (7) Orlando Magic
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(3) New York Knicks vs. (6) Detroit Pistons
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(4) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (5) Indiana Pacers
Western Conference
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(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (8) TBD
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(2) Houston Rockets vs. (7) Golden State Warriors
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(3) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (6) Minnesota Timberwolves
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*(4) Denver Nuggets vs. (5) Los Angeles Clippers
The first round of the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to begin on Saturday, April 9. Stay tuned for more updates as the postseason unfolds.