Ballislife

Founded in 2005, Ballislife started as a platform showcasing basketball players and has evolved into a reputable brand in basketball apparel, media, and event management. Originally a "Mixtape" outlet, this Southern California company has since covered nearly every significant high school and grassroots basketball event. Today, it regularly produces content that appears on major news platforms, including the New York Times, and is featured on popular television shows like ESPN’s SportsCenter. With millions of followers on social media, Ballislife's content has garnered over 500 million views on YouTube and attracts an additional 25 million visitors each year to its website. The site also hosts the esteemed FAB 50 National Team Rankings, which have been compiled since the 1987-88 season. Additionally, Ballislife organizes notable events such as the annual Ballislife All-American Game, the Ballislife Jr. All-American Camp, and the Eastbay Funk Dunk Contest.

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NBA Play-In Tournament Betting Picks for Tonight (April 18): Hawks vs Heat Betting Odds and Best Bets

6 days ago | ballislife.com | Sara Gamelli |Sadonna Price

The moment bettors have all been waiting for has finally arrived! Get your popcorn out for the Heat vs Hawks matchup tonight! One of these team's season will end tonight. Tonight's NBA Play-In Tournament finale will feature theMiami Heat(37-45, 17-23 away) and theAtlanta Hawks(40-42, 21-19 home). One-point favorites on the road, the Heat advance to the final round of the play-in after demolishing the Chicago Bulls, 109-90. Dominance isn't even the word.
Tyler Herro Drops 38, Heat Eliminate Bulls

1 week ago | ballislife.com | Grant Afseth

Tyler Herro wasted no time heating up. The Heat star came out firing and never cooled off, scoring 38 points to lift Miami past the Chicago Bulls, 109-90, on Wednesday night in the NBA Play-In Tournament. With the win, Miami advanced to a do-or-die matchup in Atlanta on Friday for the Eastern Conference’s No. 8 playoff seed. The winner will move on to face the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round.
Play-In Thriller: Curry, Butler Power Warriors Past Grizzlies

1 week ago | ballislife.com | Grant Afseth

The Golden State Warriors leaned on their championship DNA and a timely dose of “Playoff Jimmy” to punch their ticket back to the NBA playoffs. Jimmy Butler scored 38 points and Stephen Curry added 37 as the Warriors outlasted the Memphis Grizzlies, 121-116, on Tuesday night at Chase Center in the Western Conference’s 7–8 Play-In Tournament matchup. Golden State clinched the No. 7 seed and will face the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs beginning Sunday.
NBA Play-In Tournament Betting Picks for Tonight (April 16): Heat vs Bulls Betting Odds and Best Bets

1 week ago | ballislife.com | Sara Gamelli

Key PointsSJ gives her favorite player prop bets and predictions for the April 16 NBA Play-In Tournament, featuring the Heat and Bulls!The NBA Play-In Tournament continues, and last night did not disappoint! Tonight, bettors will gear up for the Miami Heat vs Chicago Bulls matchup!There's an Eastern Conference showdown between theMiami Heat(37-45, 17-23 away) and theChicago Bulls(39-43, 18-23 home).
Orlando Magic Clinch Playoff Spot vs Hawks, Set to Face Celtics

1 week ago | ballislife.com | Grant Afseth

The Orlando Magic are officially headed to the NBA playoffs. Behind a 26-point performance from Cole Anthony and a smothering team defensive effort, the Magic defeated the Atlanta Hawks 120-95 on Tuesday night in the first Eastern Conference play-in game. With the win, Orlando clinched the No. 7 seed and a first-round matchup with the reigning champion Boston Celtics. “It’s a great opportunity to play against the best team in the league,” Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said.
Dallas Wings’ WNBA Draft Win Under Curt Miller

1 week ago | ballislife.com | Sara Gamelli

The Curt Miller effect and Paige Bueckers era are in full swing in Dallas! The Dallas Wings didn't just pull off the No.1 overall draft pick with Paige Bueckers. Easily winners of the 2025 WNBA Draft, Dallas didn't just dominate—they owned it. It started with Bueckers and ended with Aziaha James, Madison Scott, JJ Quinerly, and Aaronette Vonleh. Five months ago, the Dallas Wings tabbed Curt Miller as their newest Executive Vice President and General Manager.
NBA Play-In: Mavericks vs. Kings Preview

1 week ago | ballislife.com | Will Despart

The Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings are hoping to save what has turned into disastrous seasons for each, as both teams regressed mightily from 2023-24 and traded their franchise players in the process. The embattled franchises will face off in the Western Conference’s No. 9 vs. No. 10 seed play-in game on Wednesday. The winner earns a chance to face the loser of Tuesday’s Warriors-Grizzlies matchup to determine the eighth and final playoff seed in the West.
NBA Play-In: Heat vs. Bulls preview

1 week ago | ballislife.com | Will Despart

For the second straight season, the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls will face off in the NBA play-in tournament. Miami eliminated Chicago with a 112-91 win in the No. 8 seed game last April, advancing to the postseason for the fifth consecutive year. Wednesday’s matchup is once again an elimination game, but this time, it's a No. 9 vs No. 10 matchup that will only determine which team moves on to the No. 8 seed game on Friday.
NBA Play-In Tournament Betting Picks for Tonight (April 15): Hawks vs Magic Betting Odds and Best Bets

1 week ago | ballislife.com | Sara Gamelli

Key PointsSJ breaks down her favorite Play-In Tournament bets featuring the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic!It's official! The NBA regular season has ended, and the Play-In Tournament is here! The Hawks and Magic are set to face off in the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament!There's a highly awaited matchup in the Eastern Conference between theNo. 8 Atlanta Hawks(40-42, 19-22 away) and the No. 7 Orlando Magic (41-41, 22-19 home).
NBA Play-In: Warriors vs. Grizzlies Preview

1 week ago | ballislife.com | Will Despart

The Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies will add another chapter to what has become a heated rivalry on Tuesday, as the teams are set for yet another postseason clash in the first round of the NBA play-in tournament. Memphis and Golden State previously met in the 2022 Western Conference semifinals. The Warriors edged out the Grizzlies in six games, but the series didn’t pass without controversy.