🍿🏀SoFi Play-In Tournament Tuesday🏀🍿
Win to secure a spot.
📝Highlights from the Games📝
- The Magic secured their playoff position with a commanding victory over the Hawks, earning the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference. They’ll face the Celtics in the first round. The bench made a significant impact, contributing 57 points compared to Atlanta’s 29, and the Magic dominated the boards with 26 second-chance points.
- Golden State also clinched a playoff spot as the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference and will face off against the Rockets in Houston. A standout performer was “Play-In Jimmy,” who scored 38 points, aided by Stephen Curry’s 36 points, including six three-pointers.
- Despite losses, both the Hawks and Grizzlies have another shot to qualify for the playoffs on Friday. Atlanta will play against the winner of the Bulls vs. Heat matchup, while Memphis will face the winner of the Kings vs. Mavericks game. These decisive SoFi Play-In games are scheduled for Friday night.
🌟🌟Top Performers of the Night🌟🌟
- Jimmy Butler: 38 points (12-20 FG), seven rebounds, six assists, and three steals.
- Stephen Curry: 36 points (6-13 3PT), eight rebounds, and four assists.
- Cole Anthony: 26 points (10-17 FG), three rebounds, and six assists.
⚔️Warriors Progress⚔️
Golden State triumphed over the Grizzlies with a score of 121-116, securing their No. 7 seed in the West. Curry played a crucial role, hitting a game-clinching shot with under a minute remaining to extend their lead.
The Warriors’ defense held strong with just 5.4 seconds left, further ensuring their victory.
UNREAL
📺 @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/wo7tJJrkH6
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) April 16, 2025
Butler’s impressive performance with 38 points led the Warriors, while Desmond Bane of Memphis scored 30 points, hitting five three-pointers.
🔥Cole Anthony Shines🔥
Anthony contributed significantly in the game’s decisive moments, scoring six points and adding two assists in the fourth quarter, helping the Magic stretch their lead.
“COLE ANTHONY HAS ARRIVED IN THE #SoFiPlayIn!”
16 points and 4 assists in 13 minutes for the Magic guard 💯 pic.twitter.com/0Mwsl1pGn7
— NBA (@NBA) April 16, 2025
🏅What’s at Stake🏅
- The victorious team from the Atlanta vs. Orlando matchup will secure the No. 7 seed in the East and face the Celtics in the playoffs. The loser will play the winner of Wednesday’s Bulls and Heat game for the No. 8 slot.
- The Golden State vs. Memphis winner will take the No. 7 seed in the West and will meet the Rockets, while the loser will compete against the winner of Wednesday’s Kings and Mavericks game for the No. 8 seed.
- For more details, be sure to check out the playoff preview guide.
