Orlando and Phoenix Grab Final NBA Playoff Spots

The Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns have clinched the final two playoff berths in the National Basketball Association.

Orlando secured the eighth and final spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs by defeating the Charlotte Hornets 121-90. Meanwhile, Phoenix claimed the last Western Conference playoff spot with a 111-96 victory over the Golden State Warriors.

Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 25 points, while LaMelo Ball topped the scoring for Charlotte with 23 points.

In the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, Orlando will face the Detroit Pistons, who finished as the conference's regular season champions.

Jalen Green poured in 36 points and Devin Booker added 20 to power the Suns to a decisive win in their crucial play-in game against Golden State.

The Phoenix players effectively neutralized Golden State's star Stephen Curry, who was held to just 17 points. Brandon Podziemski was the Warriors' leading scorer with 23 points.

The Suns, securing the eighth seed in the Western Conference, will now face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the playoffs.