NBA play-in predictions: Magic-76ers? Warriors-Clippers? Our takes on who will advance
Our writers break down Wednesday's high-stakes matchups and make their picks.
The NBA play-in tournament is off to a stunning start, with the Charlotte Hornets winning an overtime thriller against the Miami Heat to keep their season alive, and the Trail Blazers advancing to the playoffs with an upset win over the Phoenix Suns. Play-in action continues Wednesday with two more high-stakes games. In the East, the No.
7 seed Philadelphia 76ers will host the No. 8 seed Orlando Magic , with the winner earning the No. 7 seed in the playoffs and a meeting with the Boston Celtics in the first round.
The loser will play the Hornets on Friday to determine who will get the last playoff spot and a first-round series with the Detroit Pistons. In the West, the No. 9 seed LA Clippers will host the No.
10 seed Golden State Warriors in an elimination game, with either Kawhi Leonard or Stephen Curry going home early. The winner will get to a Friday matchup with the Suns with the No. 8 seed on the line.
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