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2025 NBA Play-In Tournament: How to watch, full game schedule and more

Ahead of the 2025 NBA playoffs, the Play-In Tournament tips off tonight, April 15, with the Orlando Magic vs. the Atlanta Hawks at 7:30 p.m. ET. The tournament runs through Friday, April 18. The winners advance to the playoffs as the No. 7 seeds; the losers will play again on Friday.

USA TODAY on MSN · 19h

2025 NBA playoff picture: Updated bracket, schedule, upcoming games

The 2025 NBA playoffs will kick off with a bang on Saturday, as eight teams gear up for four thrilling matchups in the first round. The excitement continues on Sunday, with the remaining eight teams stepping onto the court for Game 1 of the playoffs, setting the stage for the entire tournament.

ESPN on MSN · 20h

NBA playoffs 2025: First-round news, schedule, scores and highlights

After a historic season of dominance, the Cleveland Cavaliers have claimed the No. 1 seed in the East. But not far behind them are the defending champions Boston Celtics in the No. 2 spot, led by Jayson Tatum and reigning Finals MVP Jaylen Brown.

Lakers, NBA and Magic Johnson

Bleacher Report · 32m

Magic Johnson 'Scared' for Lakers in NBA Playoffs Because of Anthony Edwards

On the eve of the Los Angeles Lakers starting their journey in the NBA playoffs, franchise icon Magic Johnson is starting to get some butterflies about the matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. In a post on X,

ESPN · 22h

Stephen A.: Anthony Edwards is going to go off against the Lakers

Stephen A. Smith explains why Anthony Edwards will be a dangerous threat against the Lakers in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Yahoo! Sports · 10h

Magic Johnson Reveals Major Lakers Issue Before NBA Playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers have had one of their most eventful seasons in recent memory, but the real work starts on Saturday night when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.

NBA, Warriors and Grizzlies

The New York Times · 20h

Refs missed 4 late calls in Warriors’ Play-In win over Grizzlies, NBA says

Among the most significant errors was a missed foul on Draymond Green, who should have earned a sixth and exited the game with 1:29 left.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 1d

Warriors vs. Grizzlies Last Two Minute Report: NBA identifies 4 wrong calls

The NBA identified four wrong calls in its Last Two Minute Report for the Golden State Warriors-Memphis Grizzlies play-in game. The NBA reviewed 21 total calls/non-calls from the Warriors' 121-116 win Tuesday,

ESPN · 1d

NBA says refs made 4 errors late in Grizzlies-Warriors finish

The NBA on Wednesday said officials made two incorrect calls and two incorrect non-calls in the final two minutes of Golden State's 121-116 play-in win vs. Memphis.

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NBA Fantasy: 2024-25 leaders in total 3-pointers

The All-Star dropped 43 points in that finale, connecting on seven 3-pointers to lock up the top spot by one single 3. It’s ...

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The NBA playoffs are about to begin. And it might be a wide-open race to the title again

There was Toronto in 2019, the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, Milwaukee in 2021, Golden State in 2022, Denver in 2023 and Boston ...

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Game 1 time, schedule set for OKC Thunder in first round of 2025 NBA Playoffs

The top-seeded Thunder will not know its first-round opponent in the NBA Playoffs until Friday, but Oklahoma City can at ...

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NBA announces 36 officials selected for 2025 NBA playoffs

(From left) Ben Taylor, James Capers, Marc Davis and Kevin Scott are among the 36 NBA playoff officials in 2025.

Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks NBA Play-In Tournament Injury Report: News, Statuses, Inactives for Friday, April 18

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New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons picks, predictions, odds: Who wins NBA playoffs series?

Check out these NBA playoffs series picks and predictions for the first-round matchup.Start the day smarter. Get all the news ...

NBA Play-In Tournament schedule, scores: Mavericks, Heat cruise to blowout wins as Kings, Bulls get eliminated

Two spots remain up for grabs in the 2025 NBA playoff bracket, and four teams remaining in the Play-In Tournament are trying ...

The Thunder are finalizing one of the greatest regular seasons in NBA history

The Thunder are in impressive company, however the team knows its historic season won't matter much if they falter in the ...

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