NBA play-in tournament: Live updates from Friday's matchups
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Key Points:
- The NBA play-in tournament concludes Friday with four teams competing in win-or-go-home games to secure the No. 8 seed in their respective conferences.
- In the Eastern Conference, the Orlando Magic face the Charlotte Hornets, with the winner advancing to play the top-seeded Detroit Pistons; Charlotte holds a 3-1 season series advantage over Orlando.
- The Western Conference matchup features the Golden State Warriors visiting the Phoenix Suns, with the victor set to challenge the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
- Golden State has a 3-1 regular season edge over Phoenix, though their last meeting was without key players Stephen Curry, Devin Booker, and Jalen Green; Curry recently scored 35 points in a comeback win against the LA Clippers.
- Both games determine which teams will extend their seasons into the NBA playoffs and which will be eliminated.
