NBA Playoffs 2025: Orlando Magic, Miami Heat Advance; Warriors, Grizzlies Secure Spots
East Conference: Magic, Heat Seal Playoff Berths
The Orlando Magic secured the seventh seed in the East with a convincing 120-95 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Meanwhile, the Miami Heat showed resilience in two consecutive wins, beating the Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks to claim the eighth and final spot.
Playoff Matchups in the East
- (8) Miami Heat vs. (1) Cleveland Cavaliers
- (7) Orlando> vs. (2) Boston Celtics
- (6) Detroit Pistons vs. (3) New York Knicks
- (5) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (4) Indiana Pacers
West Conference: Warriors, Grizzlies Clinch Playoff Spots
The Golden State Warriors edged the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 to secure the seventh seed in the West. In a back-and-forth thriller, the Grizzlies then defeated the Dallas Mavericks 120-106 to snatch the eighth and final spot.
PlayoffMatchups in the West
- (8) Memphis Grizzlies vs. (1) Oklahoma City Thunder
- (7) Golden State Warriors vs. (2) Houston Rockets
- (6) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. (3) Los Angeles Lakers
- (5) Los Angeles Clippers vs. (4) Denver Nuggets
Did You Know?
This is the Orlando Magic’s first playoff appearance since the 2012 NBA Playoffs.
Pro Tip
Keep an eye on the Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young and the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Don?i? as they look to lead their teams to potential upsets in the first round.
“This is what we’ve been working towards all season. We’re excited to get started,” said Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley.
What’s Next
The NBA Playoffs 2025 begin on Saturday, April 18, with a quadrupleheader schedule.
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