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Magic and Hawks Prepare for Play-In Showdown to Secure Seventh Seed

Orlando and Atlanta finalize preparations for Tuesday’s pivotal matchup, with playoff positioning and injuries shaping the stakes.

Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) get a basket on a dunk against the Indiana Pacers during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Atlanta Hawks guard Daeqwon Plowden (29) and Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) chase a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Overview

  • The Orlando Magic will host the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday at the Kia Center in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament to determine the seventh playoff seed.
  • The winner of the Magic-Hawks matchup will advance to face the No. 2 seeded Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs, while the loser will face elimination in a second play-in game.
  • Key Magic players, including Paolo Banchero, Moritz Wagner, and Jalen Suggs, remain sidelined due to injuries, affecting Orlando’s roster depth ahead of the game.
  • Sunday’s regular season finale between the Magic and Hawks is being treated as a tune-up game, with both teams expected to rest key players to prioritize health for Tuesday’s matchup.
  • Magic coach Jamahl Mosley has emphasized strategic preparation, reviewing past performances and adjustments to capitalize on home-court advantage in the play-in game.