The NBA Playoffs continued on Wednesday with two "Play-in" games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
At Xfinity Mobile Center, Philadelphia:
Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the visiting Orlando Magic 109-97 to advance to the Eastern Conference quarterfinal round and a best-of-seven encounter with the Boston Celtics beginning this coming Sunday.
Desmond Bane paced the Magic with 34 points.
The Magic will take on the Charlotte Hornet at home on Friday for the right to battle the top-seeded Detroit Pistons.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
At the Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California:
Stephen Curry scored 35 points while Gui Santos and Kristaps Porzingas each added 20 as the Golden State Warriors came from behind to knock off the host Los Angeles Clippers 126-121.
Bennedict Mathurin came off the bench to pace the Clippers with 23 points while Kahli Leonard and Darius Garland each contributed 21 as the Clips' season ended.
The Warriors will visit the Phoenix Suns on Friday for the right to take on the top Western Conference seed----the defending NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
