NBA Play-In Tournament: 76ers, Warriors Win + Would It Be Surprising If Ty Simpson Fell Out Of The First Round Of The NFL Draft?

Last night’s NBA Play-In Tournament featured two high-stakes 7 vs. 8 matchups that determined playoff positioning in both conferences. In the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers faced the Orlando Magic with the winner securing the No. 7 seed and a guaranteed playoff spot, while the loser would get one more chance to qualify. Out West, the Golden State Warriors took on the Los Angeles Clippers in another crucial 7 vs. 8 showdown with the same stakes. Both games carried major playoff implications, as teams fought either to lock in their postseason berth immediately or avoid the pressure of a win-or-go-home game for the final No. 8 seed. The 76ers won their matchup securing the 7 seed and the Warriors won, eliminating the Clippers from the postseason. With the win, the Warriors will play the Phoenix Suns with the winner of that game securing the 8 seed while the Magic will play the Charlotte Hornets for the 8 seed in the East.