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Sport in brief: April 16, 2025

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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.

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