Starting 5: Play-In thrills continue as Warriors, 76ers get wins
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Key Points:
- Steph Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a dramatic 126-121 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in a Play-In game, scoring 35 points including a game-winning three-pointer with 50 seconds left.
- Veteran players Al Horford and Draymond Green also played crucial roles, with Horford hitting four late 3-pointers and Green contributing key steals and assists to secure the win.
- The Philadelphia 76ers clinched the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs by defeating the Orlando Magic 109-97, powered by Tyrese Maxey's 31 points and a strong fourth-quarter performance.
- Friday's Play-In final games feature the Magic vs. Hornets and Warriors vs. Suns, with winners earning the No. 8 seed in their respective conferences and advancing to face the top seeds in the NBA Playoffs starting Sunday.
- NBA analysts highlight the challenges facing the No. 1 seeds, Detroit Pistons and Oklahoma City Thunder, who await their Play-In opponents and must prepare for tough matchups despite home-court advantages.
