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Warriors and Magic Secure Playoff Spots in Dramatic Showdown

4/16/2025

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Warriors, Magic Advance

In a thrilling 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament, the Golden State Warriors and Orlando Magic clinched their playoff berths. The Warriors edged out the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116, powered by a stunning 75 points from Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler. Meanwhile, the Magic dominated the Atlanta Hawks 120-95, with Cole Anthony shining with 26 points. Both teams are set to battle the Rockets and Celtics next!

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Magic Face Hawks

The Orlando Magic are set to clash with the Atlanta Hawks on April 15 in a high-stakes NBA Play-In Tournament showdown at the Kia Center. The victor will claim the coveted No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, taking on the formidable Boston Celtics. With both teams evenly matched in their regular-season encounters, the Magic are hungry for their first playoff victory since 2019.

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Warriors, Magic Advance

In a thrilling 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament, the Golden State Warriors and Orlando Magic clinched their playoff berths. The Warriors edged out the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116, powered by a stunning 75 points from Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler. Meanwhile, the Magic dominated the Atlanta Hawks 120-95, with Cole Anthony shining with 26 points. Both teams are set to battle the Rockets and Celtics next!

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