The 2025 NBA Playoffs officially tipped off Tuesday night with a doubleheader in the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament, and several Grind Session alumni were in the spotlight as their teams fought to keep their championship dreams alive.
Orlando Magic Dominate Hawks Behind Banchero and Carter Jr.
The first game of the night saw the Orlando Magic roll past the Atlanta Hawks 120-95 at the Kia Center in Orlando. The Magic’s duo of Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr., both Grind Session alumni, led the way in the convincing win.
After an intense 82-game regular season, the NBA Playoffs are set to begin tomorrow with the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament, kicking off what promises to be another unforgettable postseason. From April 15th to the Finals beginning on June 5th, all eyes will be on the hardwood as 20 teams begin their quest for the NBA’s ultimate prize.
Will the Boston Celtics repeat and add another title to their storied legacy? Can LeBron James guide the Los Angeles Lakers to their 18th championship? Will a hungry franchise like the Orlando Magic, Indiana Pacers, Memphis Grizzlies, or LA Clippers raise their first-ever banner? Or could one of the eight Play-In teams rise from the shadows to shock the world?
