Jimmy Butler scored 38 points to lead the Warriors to a 121-116 win over a Grizzlies team that fought hard to the end. They will face Houston in the first round of the playoffs. Earlier, the Magic made quick work of the Hawks to advance to face the Celtics.

NBA playoffs tip off in earnest, eight teams will go head-to-head in this week's play-in tournament to determine the final spots.

The Golden State Warriors and Orlando Magic punched their tickets to the playoffs with wins Tuesday night in the NBA’s play-in tournament. The Magic made easy work of the Atlanta Hawks while the Warriors played a nail-biter against the Memphis Grizzlies.