18.04.2024
Philadelphia 76ers 105 - 104 Miami Heat
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Miami Heat in the play-in game to earn the No. 7 seed, with Joel Embiid scoring 23 points and making a crucial assist to secure the win. Nicolas Batum and Buddy Hield were key players for the 76ers, who came from 14 points down in the second half. The 76ers will now face the New York Knicks in the playoffs, while the Heat will face Chicago for a chance at the No. 8 seed. Jimmy Butler was slowed by a knee injury, and the 76ers had to rely on unexpected players like Batum in a game where Tobias Harris struggled and was eventually benched.
Chicago Bulls 131 - 116 Atlanta Hawks
Coby White had a career-high 42 points as the Chicago Bulls defeated the Atlanta Hawks 131-116 in a play-in game, advancing to face Miami for a shot at the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Dejounte Murray led Atlanta with 30 points, while Nikola Vucevic contributed 24 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulls. The Bulls led 40-22 after the first quarter and went on a 17-2 run in the third, with White making impressive plays to secure the win. The victory sets up an exciting matchup between Chicago and Miami for a spot in the playoffs.