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The Phoenix Suns advanced out of the Play-In Tournament and secured the Western Conference’s No. 8 seed with a 111-96 win over the Golden State Warriors. The game opened with a 33-15 first quarter, followed by a Warriors’ response which saw them comeback with a 30-17 second quarter. However, Jalen Green was in red-hot form […] The post Red hot Jalen Green leads Suns past Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
PHOENIX — They did it once. They couldn’t do it twice. A second double-digit deficit in as many play-in games proved to be enough to eliminate the Warriors, who scored the opening basket Friday night and never led again in a 111-96 season-ending loss to the Suns. “Tonight we just didn’t have it,” coach Steve...
One Orlando Magic fan got creative on Friday to try to get into LaMelo Ball’s head. The Charlotte Hornets guard was shooting a bonus free throws midway through the third quarter of their play-in tournament clash at Kia Center in Orlando, Fla. The NBA on Prime broadcast panned to a wide view from behind Ball, which … The post Magic fan had savage taunt for LaMelo Ball appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Orlando Magic secured the Eastern Conference’s No. 8 seed by overwhelming the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 in a Play-In elimination game that was effectively decided before halftime. Orlando built a 31-point lead at the break and came out with a defensive resilience that was too much for the Hornets all night. The Magic had lost […] The post Magic’s Paolo Banchero reveals key to Orlando’s win over Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Charlotte Hornets dropped their play-in contest against the Orlando Magic on Friday night, officially bringing their fun season to an end. Led by the sharpshooting trio of LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Kon Knueppel, the Hornets were one of the better teams in the second half of the season and, entering the final day […] The post Hornets makes NBA history with play-in loss vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Charlotte Hornets saw their season come to an end after a disappointing 121-90 loss against the Orlando Magic. The win means that it is the Magic that advance to the first round of the playoffs, setting up a series with the Detroit Pistons. The loss not only means that the Hornets have not advanced […] The post Hornets set new low-water mark of 2025-26 season in Play-In loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Charlotte Hornets magical season came to an end on Friday night when the team lost their play-in game against the Orlando Magic. LaMelo Ball and Co. defeated the Miami Heat in Tuesday night’s thrilling overtime victory of the 9-10 play-in, advancing to the second play-in game against the loser of the Philadelphia 76ers/Orlando Magic […] The post 4 Hornets most to blame for 31-point Play-In loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jimmy Butler is out for the Golden State Warriors' play-in game with an ACL injury. Here's the latest about his recovery and return timeline. The post When Will Jimmy Butler Come Back? Latest Injury Return Timeline For Warriors Star appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Two NBA Play-In games are on tonight, April 17: Magic vs. Hornets at 7:30 PM ET and Suns vs. Warriors at 10 PM ET, both on Prime Video.
The Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic are set to collide in what promises to be one of the most compelling matchups of the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament. This is a game where composure will be stretched, and stars will be forced into defining moments. This should be an interesting stylistic chess match between Charlotte’s free-flowing, […] The post 4 Hornets vs. Magic bold predictions for 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jimmy Butler lightened up the mood before the Play-In game against the Phoenix Suns by sending a hilarious warning to them
The Orlando Magic could receive a key defensive boost as they prepare for a do-or-die Play-In Tournament matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night at the Kia Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on Prime Video. Orlando listed forward Jonathan Isaac as questionable on its injury report with a left knee sprain, […] The post Will Magic forward Jonathan Isaac return from injury vs. Hornets in NBA Play-In Tournament? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns will fight to stay alive as they clash in a winner take all game in the Play-In Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on Friday. The Warriors are coming off a come-from-behind win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday to give them another chance at claiming the […] The post Is Kristaps Porzingis playing tonight? Warriors vs. Suns NBA Play-In Tournament injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Injury Reports and More for April 17 Game | 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament
Suns star Dillon Brooks was elated when the Warriors defeated the Clippers in the play-in tournament on Wednesday. The post Dillon Brooks Issues Warrning to Warriors Before Play-In Vs. Suns appeared first on Heavy Sports.
On Friday evening, the Golden State Warriors will play the Phoenix Suns (in Arizona) for the play-in tournament.The Warriors most recently beat the Clippers by a score of 126-121 (in Los Angeles).Kristaps Porzingis was one of the most important players in the victory, finishing with 20 points while shooting 8/12 from the field in 28 […] The post NBA World Reacts To Kristaps Porzingis News Before Warriors-Suns Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Orlando Magic are on the brink of elimination as they host the Charlotte Hornets in the Play-In Tournament at Kia Center on Friday for the last ticket to the playoffs in the Eastern Conference. The winner will face the Detroit Pistons in the first round. The Magic had the chance to enter the playoffs […] The post Kendrick Perkins ‘sick and tired’ of Magic’s Paolo Banchero as coaching rumors swirl appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBA analysts Rachel Nichols and Kendrick Perkins both admitted to allowing the play-in tournament affect their ballots for end-of-season awards.
Dillon Brooks is more than ready for the latest chapter of his rivalry with the Golden State Warriors. Speaking with reporters this week, the Phoenix Suns swingman Brooks said that he was hoping to face the Warriors in the play-in tournament. Brooks specifically called out Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and head coach Steve Kerr as … The post Dillon Brooks takes a shot at the Warriors ahead of play-in game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Phoenix Suns will face off against the Golden State Warriors in the final play-in game for the right to earn the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference standings. The Suns were waiting for the opponent in the play-in following their loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, and count Suns veteran Dillon Brooks as […] The post Dillon Brooks reveals why he sided with Warriors in play-in vs. Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Suns could be without two key players in a must-win game against the Warriors as injury concerns grow ahead of Friday’s play-in showdown. The post Suns Get Concerning Injury Update Ahead of Play-In Clash vs Warriors appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Phoenix Suns star Dillon Brooks is excited to face the Golden State Warriors at the play-in tournament.
On Friday evening, the Golden State Warriors will be in Phoenix to play the Suns for the play-in tournament.The Warriors are coming off 126-121 win over the LA Clippers.Kristaps Porzingis finished with 20 points, five rebounds, five assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 8/12 from the field and 3/6 from three-point range in […] The post Golden State Warriors Make Kristaps Porzingis Announcement Before Suns Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Caitlin Clark shared a clip of Steph Curry after he led the Warriors past the LA Clippers in the play-in tournament.
