Overview
- The Orlando Magic defeated the Atlanta Hawks 120–95 to clinch the Eastern Conference's 7th seed, led by Cole Anthony's 26 points and Franz Wagner's 13 rebounds.
- Orlando will face the reigning champion Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs starting Sunday.
- The Golden State Warriors earned the Western Conference's 7th seed after a narrow 121–116 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, setting up a first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets.
- The Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat won their initial play-in games, advancing to final elimination matchups to vie for the 8th seeds in their respective conferences.
- The Hawks and Grizzlies await their final play-in games, which will determine the last playoff spots and complete the postseason bracket.