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Last updated: April 16, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

NBA Playoff Picture & On-Court Incidents

The Eastern Conference bracket solidified as Maxey propelled Sixers to a 109-97 victory over the Magic, securing the seventh seed and setting up a first-round confrontation with the rival Boston Celtics; Tyrese Maxey tallied 31 points while MVP candidate Joel Embiid watched from the sideline. Meanwhile, the high-stakes Western Conference play-in between the Warriors and Clippers experienced a mid-game delay when official Ben Taylor exited due to an undisclosed injury, forcing a temporary adjustment to officiating crews during the pivotal contest departed with injury.