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Western Conference
Memphis Grizzlies 130 - 103 Sacramento Kings
The Grizzlies dominated the Kings in a convincing win to secure their playoff spot. Steve Acres was pivotal for Memphis, contributing 16 points, 11 rebounds, and solid defense in 33 minutes.
For the Kings, Noah Jackson tried to keep his team in the game, finishing with 13 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals in 33 minutes, but it wasn’t enough to stop Memphis.
- Next Matchups:
- Grizzlies: Advance to face the 2nd place Rockets.
- Kings: Will face Hoy and the Jazz in an elimination game.
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Utah Jazz 120 - 98 Denver Nuggets
Cam Hoy led the Jazz to an impressive victory over the Nuggets, scoring 16 points while adding 5 rebounds and 6 assists. The Jazz outplayed the Nuggets on both ends of the floor to stay alive in the Play-In.
- Next Matchup: The Jazz will face the Kings for a chance to claim the 8th seed.
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Eastern Conference
Detroit Pistons 134 - 125 New York Knicks
Nuka Seyde and Knight powered the Pistons past the Knicks in a high-scoring battle. Seyde filled up the stat sheet with 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists in 36 minutes.
Knight struggled with foul trouble, managing only 2 points and 5 fouls in 12 minutes, but the Pistons held on for the win.
- Next Matchup: The Pistons will face Maxey and the 2nd place 76ers.
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Charlotte Hornets 122 - 116 Indiana Pacers
Rob Munro and the Hornets eliminated Jacob Jackson and the Pacers in a tightly contested game. Munro was a steady presence, recording 12 points and 11 rebounds in 33 minutes.
Jacob Jackson, who has recently lost his starting PG role, finished with 13 points and 5 assists in 26 minutes, but the Pacers fell short.
- Next Matchup: The Hornets will face the 7th place Knicks for the final playoff spot.
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