2025 NBA Playoffs: Exciting Matchups as Playoff Picture Completes

The lineup for the 2025 NBA playoffs is now complete. The two decisive play-in games held on Friday night sealed the postseason fate by identifying the two No. 8 seeds, marking the beginning of the playoff battles commencing on Saturday.

On Tuesday, the Orlando Magic ousted the Atlanta Hawks, while the Golden State Warriors narrowly defeated the Memphis Grizzlies. The following evening, the Miami Heat overpowered the Chicago Bulls, and the Dallas Mavericks secured an easy win over the Sacramento Kings.

Friday night saw a thrilling showdown between the Hawks and Heat in the East, followed by the grudge match between the Grizzlies and Mavericks.

In the Grizzlies’ 120-106 victory over the Mavericks, Ja Morant took charge leading with 22 points, 9 assists, and 7 rebounds. Despite Anthony Davis’ impressive 40-point performance, his injury woes proved challenging for the Mavericks. The Grizzlies now advance to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the playoff series.

As for the Heat’s 123-114 win against the Hawks, Miami clinched victory in overtime, managing to reclaim their edge after surrendering a late lead. Tyler Herro stole the spotlight with 30 points. Miami breaks ground as the first No. 10 seed ever to advance into the standard playoff rounds and is set to contend with the top-ranked Cleveland Cavaliers in the next stage.