Warriors 121-116 Grizzlies
In an intense showdown, the Golden State Warriors managed to survive a fierce comeback by the Memphis Grizzlies, ultimately winning 121-116. Stephen Curry delivered an unforgettable 37-point performance in the fourth quarter, while Jimmy Butler contributed 38 points, mostly in the first half. The Grizzlies had a chance to tie the game with 5.4 seconds left but were unable to capitalize due to a five-second violation on the inbound pass. With the win, the Warriors are set to face the Houston Rockets in the opening round of the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies will face either the Dallas Mavericks or Sacramento Kings in the last play-in game of the Western Conference.
Stephen Curry was UNGUARDABLE in the #SoFiPlayIn:
— NBA (@NBA) April 16, 2025
🪣 37 points (6 3PM, 13-13 FTM)
🪣 15 in the 4th quarter
🪣 8 rebounds
🪣 4 assists
Chef helped the Warriors secure the #7 seed in the West! pic.twitter.com/2o3BnQNXSx
ORLANDO'S DEPTH TAKES OVER IN THE #SoFiPlayIn!
— NBA (@NBA) April 16, 2025
🎯 @wendellcarter34: 19 PTS (8-12 FGM), 7 REB
🎯 @The_ColeAnthony: 26 PTS, 6 AST in 20 MIN
🎯 @AnthonyBlack24_: 16 PTS (6-7 FGM), 4 AST
The @OrlandoMagic claim the East's No. 7 seed… they'll face Boston in Round 1 🪄 pic.twitter.com/IjFSuTxVyY
Magic 120-95 Hawks
The Orlando Magic dominated the Atlanta Hawks, securing a 120-95 victory and guaranteeing their spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs. After a strong first quarter, the Magic held off a comeback attempt led by Trae Young. The Magic will now face the Boston Celtics, the second seed, in the first round. As for the Hawks, they will face the winner of the Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls play-in game on Wednesday for a spot in the playoffs. The winner of that elimination game will go on to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round, with the loser’s season coming to an end.
Both matchups have set the stage for high-stakes playoff action, with all teams vying for their shot at the title.
