Skip to main content
Sport in brief: April 16, 2025

MEN’S BASKETBALL:

Orlando saw off Atlanta 120-96 to set up an NBA eastern conference play-off against defending champions Boston, while in the west, Jimmy Butler top-scored with 39 points as Golden State held off Memphis 121-116 and will face Houston in the next round. 

Today’s games see Dallas up against Sacramento with the winners playing this season’s best team Oklahoma City and Miami take on Chicago for a chance to meet Cleveland.

The 95th Anniversary Appeal
Support the Morning Star
You have reached the free limit.
Subscribe to continue reading.
Similar stories
Round-up / 9 April 2026
9 April 2026
Sport / 13 January 2026
13 January 2026
Exeter Chiefs' Campbell Ridl scores a try during the Premiership match at Sandy Park, Exeter, December 28, 2025
Round-up / 7 January 2026
7 January 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives as Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (left) and Indiana Pacers center Tony Bradley (right) defend during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series, June 16, 2025
Sport / 17 June 2025
17 June 2025