The NBA playoffs delivered high-stakes drama as the Miami Heat and Memphis Grizzlies clinched their spots in the first round with hard-fought victories. Miami edged the Atlanta Hawks 123-11 in overtime, fueled by Tyler Herro’s 30-point explosion1. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies stunned the Mavericks 120-10 behind Jaren Jackson Jr.’s 24-point performance, eliminating Luka Dončić’s squad1.
Key Matchups to Watch
The Eastern Conference first round features a showdown between the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers and the eighth-seeded Heat, while the Celtics face the Magic. Out West, the Thunder will battle the Grizzlies, and the Lakers host the Timberwolves in a clash of star power1.
Tonight’s Schedule
April brings pivotal Game 1s: the Pacers host the Bucks, the Nuggets face the Clippers in a battle of Western heavyweights, and the Knicks take on the Pistons. The Lakers-Timberwolves matchup caps the night at:3 a.m. (Philippine Time)1.
Standout Performances
Herro’s all-around dominance (30/7/7) and Jackson Jr.’s two-way impact highlighted the play-in’s closing act. Anthony Davis’ 40-point effort for Dallas fell short, underscoring the postseason’s unforgiving nature1.
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