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The 2025 NBA Playoffs have kicked off with the highly anticipated Play-In Tournament. On Wednesday, the teams that finished in 9th and 10th place in both the Eastern and Western Conferences will battle it out for a chance to secure the final spots in the playoffs.
In the Western Conference, the No. 9-seed Sacramento Kings will host the No. 10 seed, the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks are currently facing several injuries, including Klay Thompson, who is day-to-day with a foot injury, and Anthony Davis, who is dealing with an adductor injury.
In the Eastern Conference, the No. 9 seed Chicago Bulls will face the No. 10 seed Miami Heat, with the chance to extend their season on the line. The Heat are led in scoring by Tyler Herro, who averages 23.9 points per game, while Bam Adebayo contributes an average of 9.6 rebounds per game. The Bulls are led by Cody White, who scores 20.4 points per game, and Nikola Vucevic, who averages 18.5 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game.
Here is how to watch the NBA Play-In Tournament games on Wednesday.
What NBA games are tonight? TV, time and stream
Wednesday’s slate features the No. 9 and No. 10 teams in their respective conferences playing for the right to fill the No. 8 seeds when the NBA playoffs officially begin Saturday. Games will be on ESPN with streaming avaiable on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.
Eastern Conference: Miami Heat at Chicago Bulls
- Where: United Center (Chicago, IL)
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
Western Conference: Dallas Mavericks at Sacramento Kings
- Where: Golden 1 Center (Sacramento, CA)
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
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What NBA games are up next?
The winner of tonight’s games will advance to face the winners of the No. 7 vs. No. 8 seed matchups in their respective conferences in a win-or-go-home game. The winner of that game will proceed as the No. 8 seed in their conference.
