The NBA Play-In Tournament delivered thrilling action as the Golden State Warriors and Orlando Magic secured their spots in the playoffs.​El PaÃs
Golden State Warriors 121, Memphis Grizzlies 116
The Warriors clinched the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference after a hard-fought victory over the Grizzlies. Jimmy Butler III led the charge with 38 points, while Stephen Curry added 37, including six three-pointers and a perfect 13-for-13 from the free-throw line. Despite a late surge from Memphis, highlighted by Desmond Bane’s 30 points and Ja Morant’s 22, Golden State held on to secure the win. The Warriors will now face the second-seeded Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs.​Reuters+1Golden State Of Mind+1
Orlando Magic 120, Atlanta Hawks 95
In the Eastern Conference, the Magic dominated the Hawks to claim the No. 7 seed. Cole Anthony came off the bench to score 26 points, with 13 coming in a pivotal fourth-quarter run. Wendell Carter Jr. contributed 19 points, and Paolo Banchero added 17 points and nine rebounds. The Magic’s bench outscored Atlanta’s 57-30, showcasing their depth. Orlando advances to face the second-seeded Boston Celtics in the upcoming playoff series.​