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The Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, erased a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to edge the Clippers and advance in the NBA's play-in tournament.

The NBA Play-In Tournament will conclude Friday, April 17, with the Magic hosting the Hornets and the Suns hosting the Warriors.

Philadelphia is returning to the playoffs after missing out last season.

The NBA has fined LaMelo Ball $35,000 "for making unnecessary and reckless contact" with Bam Adebayo during Tuesday's play-in game. The Hornets star also was fined $25,000 for using profane language during a TV interview after that game.

The Philadelphia 76ers earned the right to the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs, defeating the Orlando Magic, 109-97, on Wednesday night. In what was a highly physical game that saw several technicals called, it was Andre Drummond of all players who put the game to bed. With just under a minute left […] The post 76ers legend Allen Iverson has perfect reaction to Andre Drummond dagger vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, and the Sixers pulled away late to top the Magic 109-97 on Wednesday night to secure the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

The Orlando Magic went all-in this season when they made a blockbuster trade with the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane. However, this season has not gone according to plan for the Magic, and they were passed in the Eastern Conference’s top six and found themselves in the Play-In Tournament. Now, the Magic will have just […] The post 2 Magic players most to blame for Play-In loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Orlando Magic came into the week with two chances to secure their spot in the NBA playoffs, and now they have just one. On Wednesday night, Orlando’s first chance went by the wayside during a 109-97 loss to the 76ers in Philadelphia. Now, the Magic will head back home for a tilt with the […] The post Magic star Paolo Banchero’s statement after loss to 76ers will have alarm bells ringing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Tyrese Maxey and his 76ers teammates sent feelers out to Joel Embiid about the recovering All-Star center attending the play-in game. Embiid had been absent since his emergency appendectomy last week and the Sixers thought it would lift his spirits if he was part of their playoff push. Unsure of his answer hours ahead of tipoff Wednesday night against Orlando, Embiid surprised his teammates by walking into the locker room about an hour before the game.

The Orlando Magic are headed home to face the Charlotte Hornets in an elimination game on Friday. That is because the Magic lost to the Philadelphia 76ers with a spot in the Eastern Conference Playoffs on the line, 109-97. The final score is not indicative of how close the game was, though. But as the […] The post Magic forward Franz Wagner suffers injury, limps off court late vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Sixers leaned on Kelly Oubre Jr.’s hot hand from deep as he delivered a standout performance in a must-win game vs. Orlando.

The Philadelphia 76ers are hitting their stride at the perfect time, but Tyrese Maxey might have just let a massive secret slip during the post-game celebrations. Following a gritty 109-97 victory over the Orlando Magic, Maxey found himself sporting the “Playmaker Chain” and speaking to the media about the team’s frantic playoff push. While praising […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey might have accidentally revealed Kyle Lowry’s future after Magic win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Boston Celtics are awaiting the winner of the game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Orlando Magic in the Play-In Tournament to determine their opponent in the first round of the playoffs. In the meantime, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla has extra time to guest on a podcast and talk about his recent appearance in […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla gives perfect reaction to Derrick White WWE clip: ‘Violence is my love language’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Philadelphia 76ers face off against the Orlando Magic, as both are aiming for a ticket to the postseason with the Celtics waiting ahead.

The Magic are still playing. But their coach may be on the way out. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, there is a strong belief around the league that Jamahl Mosley won’t return as Orlando’s head coach next season — regardless of how the team performs in the play-in tournament. “Orlando, with Jamahl Mosley, is […] The post Magic may be leaning toward firing Jamahl Mosley no matter what appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Our writers break down Wednesday's high-stakes matchups and make their picks.

The Cavaliers didn’t have to wait long to learn their playoff fate. After Sunday’s regular-season finale, players and coaches gathered in the locker room at Rocket Arena, eyes on the TV as the Celtics and Magic wrapped up the East bracket. A Boston win meant one thing — the Cavs would face the Raptors. That’s exactly how […] The post Cavs know what to expect from Raptors: ‘We just have to play our game’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.