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🔥 Warriors Survive Grizzlies in Tight Play-In Clash
Golden State Warriors held their nerve in a dramatic Play-In battle, narrowly defeating the Memphis Grizzlies to keep their playoff hopes alive. Led by Stephen Curry’s clutch performance, the Warriors escaped with a 112-109 win in a high-tension encounter.
Despite Ja Morant’s aggressive drives and Jaren Jackson Jr.’s defensive hustle, Memphis couldn’t close the gap in the final minutes. The Warriors’ experience in crunch-time moments made the difference.
📈 Key Highlights:
- Stephen Curry: 31 points, 6 assists
- Draymond Green: Defensive presence + leadership
- Ja Morant: 27 points, 8 rebounds
This result means the Warriors now move on to face the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference for a final shot at playoff qualification.
💥 Magic Dominate Hawks in One-Sided Affai
While the Warriors faced a battle, the Orlando Magic breezed past the Atlanta Hawks, thrashing them 120-94 in a dominant show of form and flair. From start to finish, the Magic controlled the tempo, never giving the Hawks a chance to recover.
Paolo Banchero was sensational, dropping 28 points and showing why he’s a rising superstar. The Hawks, on the other hand, struggled with poor shooting and turnovers, sealing their early exit.
🔍 Match Stats:
- Magic FG%: 55%
- Hawks Turnovers: 17
- Magic Bench Points: 43
Coach Jamahl Mosley praised his team’s intensity and focus, calling it “our most complete game of the season.”
🧠 Takeaways & Analysis
- Experience matters: Warriors leaned on veteran leadership under pressure.
- Magic’s youth is rising: Their energy and confidence stunned the Hawks.
- Hawks in rebuild mode? A long offseason awaits after this blowout.
📊 What’s Nex
- Warriors will face the loser of the Kings vs Pelicans matchup.
- Magic now await their first-round playoff opponents in the East.
📸 Media Suggestions:
- Action shots of Curry and Banchero
- Infographic of final scores & key stats
- Post-game reaction clips from coaches and players
NBA Official Website – Play-In Tournament
Official page for NBA Play-In format, rules, and schedule.
NBA Box Scores & Game Recaps – ESPN
Live scores, stats, and post-game summaries for all NBA games.
NBA Standings 2025 – NBA.com
Latest NBA standings including Eastern and Western Conference tables.
Warriors vs Grizzlies Play-In Highlights – NBA.com
Watch the full highlights of the Warriors vs Grizzlies matchup during the Play-In Tournament.
Orlando Magic Playoff Push – Basketball Reference
In-depth stats and team performance of the Orlando Magic as they dominate the Hawks in the Play-In.
Grizzlies Play-In Loss Recap – ESPN
Recap of the Grizzlies’ performance in the Play-In Tournament and key highlights.
Play-In Tournament Bracket and Results – NBA.com
View the bracket for the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament and track team performances
