NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
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Last updated: April 18, 2026, 2:30 AM ET
NBA Play-In Tournament Finishes
The Suns secured the 8th seed by eliminating the Warriors 111-96 on Friday night, setting up a first-round clash with the Western Conference's top-seeded Thunder. Elsewhere, the Magic demolished the Hornets 121-90 in a decisive play-in victory, building a commanding 35-point halftime advantage as they advanced to face their own top seed in the Eastern bracket following their dominant performance driven by palpable urgency.