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TPS65218: layout: what is the correct number of recommended ground pad vias?

Part Number: TPS65218

The TPS65218 data sheet states that the thermal pad should be tied to PCB ground plane using a min of 25 vias.  I also see the TPS65128 evm has 25 via configuration for thermal pad configuration.

But, the gerbers for ARM MPU AM438X ePOS EVM, only show 9 vias. 

Question is, which is correct?    I am assuming the 25 vias and if so, then why would the AM438X evm layout have 9?