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NBA Play-In Tournament Set as Warriors Face Grizzlies After Overtime Loss

The Warriors drop to the No. 7 seed following a loss to the Clippers, with key injuries adding uncertainty to their postseason prospects.

Apr 13, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Kevin Huerter (13) shoots the ball against Philadelphia 76ers center Adem Bona (30) in the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are the favorites to come out of the loaded Western Conference in the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

Overview

  • The Golden State Warriors fell to the No. 7 seed after a 124-119 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in the regular season finale.
  • Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler are both dealing with injuries, raising concerns ahead of the Warriors' play-in game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday.
  • James Harden's 39-point performance secured the Clippers the No. 5 seed, setting up a first-round playoff matchup with the Denver Nuggets.
  • The NBA Play-In Tournament begins Tuesday, with the Warriors-Grizzlies game determining the No. 7 seed to face the Houston Rockets in the first round.
  • The Lakers secured the No. 3 seed and will face the Timberwolves in the first round, while the full playoff bracket is now finalized pending play-in results.