Overview
- Tipping off Tuesday, Portland beat Phoenix 114–110 to take the West’s 7-seed and set a first-round series against the Spurs.
- The Suns drop into Friday’s 8-seed game at home and will face the winner of Wednesday’s Clippers–Warriors matchup under the Play-In’s double-chance format.
- Charlotte edged Miami 127–126 in overtime to reach Friday’s East 8-seed game, eliminating the Heat as the 9–10 loser exits on the spot.
- The Hornets will meet the loser of 76ers–Magic, with Boston awaiting the 7-seed and Detroit awaiting the 8-seed once the Play-In closes.
- The broader field is set with Oklahoma City and Detroit as No. 1 seeds and first-round series already locked in for Nuggets–Timberwolves, Lakers–Rockets, Knicks–Hawks, and Cavaliers–Raptors, with the Play-In running April 14–17 before the playoffs begin April 18.