NBA play-in tournament live updates: Hawks-Heat, Kings-Mavs vie for spot in playoffs
Before the 2025 NBA Playoffs tip off in earnest, eight teams go head-to-head to determine the final spots in this week's play-in tournament.
On Tuesday night, the Orlando Magic dispatched the Atlanta Hawks, and the Golden State Warriors survived a close game against the Memphis Grizzlies. On Wednesday, the Miami Heat dominated the Chicago Bulls, while the Dallas Mavericks easily rolled the Sacramento Kings.
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Things wrap up Friday as the Hawks face the Heat, and the Grizzlies take on the Mavs for the final No. 8 seeds in the postseason. The losers of Friday night's games will be eliminated. Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament.
Friday, April 18
• Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat (7 p.m. ET, TNT)
• Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks (9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
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