Spectacular performances from Butler and Curry duo, Golden State and Magic go to the Play-Offs

Two NBA Play-In games were played last night and we learned about the new Play-Off participants, as the Golden State Warriors and Orlando Magic achieved victories.

Golden State defeated Memphis 121:116 in a fantastic match and thus the Warriors managed to qualify for the 'Play-Off'.

The game was marked by the outstanding performances of Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry, who combined for 75 points. Curry scored 38 points, while Butler scored one less (37). Curry had eight rebounds and four assists along with that scoring performance, while Butler grabbed seven rebounds and dished out six assists.

Desmond Bane shined for Memphis with 30 points, but it wasn't enough for the Grizzlies to avoid defeat. Golden State will play the Houston Rockets in the playoffs.

The Orlando Magic also qualified for the playoffs, taking advantage of their home court and defeating the Atlanta Hawks 120:95.

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▪️ #7 GSW will play #2 HOU
▪️ #7 ORL will play #2 BOS
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Trae Young was the most effective player of the game with 28 points and six assists, but he did not help the Hawks celebrate. On the other hand, Cole Anthony was the best with 26 points and 6 rebounds.

For defeated Memphis and Atlanta, the season is not over, as they as the eighth-place regular season teams will have another chance to secure a playoff spot through the playoffs.

Memphis is now awaiting the winner of the matchup between Sacramento and Dallas, with whom it will play in the play-in final, while Atlanta is awaiting the best of the duel between Chicago and Miami.

In the first round of the playoffs, Orlando hosts a series against the defending champions Boston Celtics. /Telegraph/