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The Miami Heat are still alive in the Play-In Tournament after a comfortable 109-90 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. The standout performer was Tyler Herro, who scored 38 points and played a key role in sending his team to the next challenge: a Friday showdown against the Atlanta Hawks for the final playoff ticket in the East.

The Dallas Mavericks made a bold statement on Wednesday night by defeating the Sacramento Kings 120-106, led by an impressive performance from Klay Thompson, who scored 23 points, including 16 in a blazing second quarter that turned the tide. With this win, the Mavs move on to face the Memphis Grizzlies this Friday, fighting for the 8th seed in the West and a spot in the NBA Playoffs.

Jimmy Butler came to Golden State to shake things up… and that’s precisely what he’s doing. With 38 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, Butler stole the spotlight and led the Warriors to a 121-116 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Stephen Curry added 37 points and was clutch in the final seconds.

The Orlando Magic showed up to the Play-In Tournament hungry for victory. With an explosive performance off the bench from Cole Anthony, they defeated the Atlanta Hawks  120-95 and secured their spot in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, where they’ll face none other than the Boston Celtics.

The Indiana Pacers remain red-hot as the regular season winds down. On Thursday night, they pulled off a thrilling 114-112 win over a Cleveland Cavaliers team that rested most of its starters, but still fought hard until the final buzzer.