Play-in Series: Warriors, Magic Seal Playoff Spots

In a thrilling finish to the NBA regular season, Golden State Warriors and Orlando Magic have secured their spots in the playoffs after triumphing in their respective play-in games on Wednesday.

“It’s a testament to our team’s resilience,” said Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. “We’ve been through a lot this season, and to come out on top says a lot about our character.”

The Warriors defeated Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 at the Chase Center, while the Magic dominated the Atlanta Hawks 120-95 at the Amway Center. Both teams will now face the No. 2 seeds in their conferences in the first round of the playoffs.

Play-in Telenovela Continues

Meanwhile, the play-in saga continues for Chicago Bulls-Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks. The winner of this series will face the Orlando Magic in the playoffs, while the loser will have another chance against the Hawks for the final playoff spot.

Over in the Western Conference, Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks will battle tonight (1:30 AM ET) for the right to challenge the Memphis Grizzlies in the playoffs. The Kings and Mavericks are vying for the final spots in the Western Conference playoffs.

2025 NBA Playoffs: Schedule and Matchups

The 2025 NBA playoffs are set to begin on Saturday, April 19, with the Finals scheduled for June 5. Here’s a brief rundown of the first-round matchups:

• Eastern Conference: Cleveland Cavaliers (1) vs. Winner of Orlando-Atlanta/Miami-Chicago (8), Indiana Pacers (4) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (5), Boston Celtics (2) vs. Orlando Magic (7), and New York Knicks (3) vs. Detroit Pistons (6).
• Western Conference: Oklahoma City Thunder (1) vs. Winner of Golden State-Memphis/Sacramento-Dallas (8), Denver Nuggets (4) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (5), Houston Rockets (2) vs. Golden State Warriors (7), and Los Angeles Lakers (3) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (6).