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PELICANS (9) vs. CLIPPERS (8) | PELICANS ADVANCE

West Play-In: Pelicans (9) vs. Clippers (8)

Pelicans edge Clippers to earn spot in playoffs

Brandon Ingram scores 30 points and New Orleans uses a 24-7 run in the 4th and withstands a 25-2 run from LA to clinch the No. 8 seed in the West.

April 15, 2022
  • Clippers' season-long resiliency shows for promising future

    How Clippers' season-long resiliency impacts future

    Despite setbacks and misfortunes throughout 2021-22, LA remains on its mission to be a championship-contending next season.

  • Brandon Ingram: Pelicans aim to be 'hardest-playing team on the floor'
    04:42

    Ingram: Pelicans 'hardest-playing team on the floor'

    Brandon Ingram leads the Pelicans past the Clippers in the Play-In Tournament, securing the No. 8 seed in the playoffs where they'll face the Suns.

  • Kenny Smith: 'The run-stoppers weren't there' for Clippers
    02:20

    Kenny: 'The run-stoppers weren't there' for Clippers

    There were several swings over the course of the third and fourth quarters between the Clippers and Pelicans.

HAWKS (9) vs. CAVALIERS (8) | HAWKS ADVANCE

East Play-In: Hawks (9) vs. Cavaliers (8)

Hawks storm back to beat Cavaliers in Play-In

With Clint Capela lost to injury, Trae Young steps up with 32 points in the 2nd half as Atlanta rallies from 14 down to eliminate Cleveland and earn the No. 8 seed.

April 15, 2022
  • Every bucket from Trae Young's incredible 32-point 2nd half
    02:25

    Every bucket from Young's incredible 32-point half

    Watch every bucket from Trae Young's incredible 32-point 2nd-half performance in the Play-In against the Cavs.

  • Trae Young: These are 'moments that you dream of'
    03:23

    Young: These are 'moments that you dream of'

    Atlanta's All-Star discusses the Hawks' impressive Play-In win over the Cavs and his impressive 32-point effort in the 2nd half.

  • Hawks center Clint Capela to miss at least 1 week with hyperextended right knee

    Capela out at least 1 week with hyperextended knee

    The Hawks' starting center will be reevaluated in 1 week after hyperextending his right knee in Atlanta's Play-In matchup against the Cavs.

PLAY-IN ANALYSIS

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Full Focus: Trae takes over, sends Hawks to playoffs

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Ultimate Highlight: Hawks, Pelicans get into playoffs

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Young embraces spotlight on big stage

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Hawks' injuries too big a hurdle vs. Heat?

02:29

Do Pelicans stand a chance in series with Suns?

02:20

Kenny: 'The run-stoppers weren't there' for Clippers

03:50

McCollum has Pelicans rolling into postseason

03:14

Ultimate Highlight: Friday's Play-In matchups set

01:50

Full Focus: McCollum catches fire in Pelicans' win

01:47

Hornets' season ends in Play-In again

04:44

Hawks' balance, Young's star power sink Hornets

04:16

McCollum's leadership keys Pelicans' Play-In win

03:49

Trio of youngsters gives Spurs reason for optimism

02:43

Full Focus: Wolves win Play-In thriller, nab No. 7 spot

03:15

Ultimate Highlight: Nets, Wolves secure No. 7 seeds

02:40

Can Trae lead Hawks on another stellar run?

04:50

Wolves show heart in comeback over Clippers

01:48

Nets advance, but face huge test vs. Celtics

00:29

Play-In Tournament explained in 30 seconds

 

NBA PLAY-IN TOURNAMENT: APRIL 12-15

Emotion, drama prove the NBA Play-In Tournament works

Emotion, drama prove the Play-In works

The Play-In Tournament is providing fans and players a Game 7 feel as teams play for their playoff lives.

  • Young: These are 'moments that you dream of'

  • Young embraces spotlight on big stage

  • Ingram: Pelicans 'hardest-playing team on the floor'

  • Willie Green delivers the passion entering 4th

  • How Clippers' season-long resiliency impacts future

  • George in protocols, misses Play-In defeat

  • Capela out at least 1 week with hyperextended knee

  • Cavs' Allen returns, starts in Play-In loss

  • Pelicans' young depth hints at bright future

  • Beverley fined $30K for inappropriate language

  • Chasing History: Hawks, Pelicans win to stay alive

  • Chasing History: Wolves, Nets take Play-In openers

  • Chasing History: 20 teams chase championship dreams

PELICANS (9) vs. SPURS (10) | PELICANS FACE CLIPPERS; SPURS ELIMINATED

West Play-In Tournament: Pelicans (9) vs. Spurs (10)

McCollum, Pelicans hold on to oust Spurs

CJ McCollum scores 32 as New Orleans withstands San Antonio's late 16-1 run to advance to a Play-In game against the Clippers for the No. 8 seed.

April 13, 2022
  • Full Focus: CJ McCollum powers Pelicans past the Spurs
    01:50

    Full Focus: McCollum catches fire in Pelicans' win

    CJ McCollum goes off in the first half, scoring 27 points for the Pelicans as New Orleans beats San Antonio in Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game.

  • McCollum's leadership key to Pelicans win over Spurs
    04:16

    McCollum's leadership keys Pelicans' Play-In win

    CJ McCollum has thrived playing alongside Brandon Ingram, and that combination has New Orleans 1 win away from the playoffs.

  • Trio of youngsters gives Spurs pieces to build around
    03:49

    Trio of youngsters gives Spurs reason for optimism

    With Dejounte Murray, Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell in tow, San Antonio has a trio of solid pieces to build around.

HAWKS (9) vs. HORNETS (10) | HAWKS FACE CAVS; HORNETS ELIMINATED

East Play-In Tournament: Hawks (9) vs. Hornets (10)

Hawks roll to stay alive, eliminate Hornets

Atlanta uses a balanced offensive attack and a 42-24 edge in the 3rd to rout Charlotte and earn a game against the Cavs on Friday for the No. 8 seed.

April 13, 2022
  • Trae Young tosses up no-look alley-oop to Clint Capela
    00:10

    Trae tosses perfect no-look alley-oop to Capela

    The Hawks star guard finds big man Clint Capela with an impressive no-look alley-oop for the slam and foul.

  • Trae Young, balanced attack help Hawks beat Hornets in Play-In
    04:44

    Hawks' balance, Young's star power sink Hornets

    Atlanta keeps its playoff hopes alive by toppling Charlote in a win that looked similar to the 2021 postseason run.

  • How can Hornets can build off Play-In loss?
    01:47

    Hornets' season ends in Play-In again

    After a 2nd straight loss in the Play-In round, the Hornets must find the right complimentary pieces to go farther.

WOLVES (7) vs. CLIPPERS (8) | WOLVES ADVANCE

West Play-In Tournament: Timberwolves (7) vs. Clippers (8)

Wolves lean on late run to drop Clippers in Play-In

D'Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards combine for 59 points, and Minnesota uses a 16-2 in the 4th to earn the No. 7 seed and a 1st-round clash with Memphis.

April 12, 2022
  • Full Focus: Timberwolves secure a playoff spot
    02:43

    Full Focus: Wolves win Play-In thriller, nab No. 7 spot

    Anthony Edwards, D'Angelo Russell and Patrick Beverley deliver after Karl-Anthony Towns fouls out, fueling a 16-2 run in the 4th that seals a Play-In win vs. the Clippers.

  • Timberwolves show heart in comeback over Clippers
    04:50

    Wolves show heart in comeback over Clippers

    With All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns struggling mightily before fouling out, Minnesota gets a total team effort to rally from 10 points down in the 4th.

  • Winning culture giving Wolves big boost
    01:00

    Winning culture giving Wolves big boost

    Led by young building blocks Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards, Minnesota has built a winning culture this season.

NETS (7) vs. CAVS (8) | NETS ADVANCE

2022-04-12 CLE @ BKN (0052100101)

Behind Irving, Nets hold off Cavs in Play-In

Kyrie Irving scores 34 on 12-for-15 shooting and Kevin Durant adds 25 as Brooklyn gets the No. 7 seed and will meet Boston in the 1st round.

April 12, 2022
  • Nets race out to huge lead, hold off Cavs late
    03:33

    Nets race out to huge lead, hold off Cavs late

    Brooklyn goes up 20 points in the 1st quarter, and it needs most of that cushion as Cleveland mounts a furious comeback down the stretch.

  • Into the Action: Nets top Cavs in Play-In Tournament
    04:35

    Into the Action: Nets secure No. 7 seed

    Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant deliver as the Nets outlast the Cavs to win the Play-In Tournament game between the teams.

  • Cavaliers show fight in Play-In loss to Nets
    02:03

    Cavs 'made it interesting' during Play-In loss

    The Cavaliers lost their first Play-In game, but built a foundation to work off in their upcoming match against the winner of Hawks-Hornets.

INSIDE THE PLAY-IN

  • 2022 NBA Play-In Tournament Schedule

    Play-In Tournament: Hawks, Pelicans into playoffs

    The Play-In Tournament will take place from April 12-15 and feature six games to determine the final four playoff spots.

  • Everything to know about 2025 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament

    What to know about 2025 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament

    The SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament features the Nos. 7-10 teams in each conference battling for the 7th and 8th playoff seeds.

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