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Orlando Magic Secure 7-Seed with Commanding Win Over Hawks

A 120-95 victory, fueled by balanced contributions and a dominant fourth quarter, sends the Magic to face the Boston Celtics in the NBA playoffs.

Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks dribbles the ball against Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic during the fourth quarter at Kia Center on April 08, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.
The NBA Play-In Tournament gets underway with Hawks vs. Magic on Tuesday night. Orlando is the clear favorite at home in the battle for the 7-seed in the Eastern Conference.
Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony drives past Atlanta Hawks guard Vit Krejci during Tuesday's NBA play-in tournament game in Orlando, Florida.
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Overview

  • The Orlando Magic clinched the No. 7 seed in the NBA playoffs with a decisive 120-95 win over the Atlanta Hawks in the Play-In Tournament.
  • Key performances came from Cole Anthony (26 points), Wendell Carter Jr. (19 points), Paolo Banchero (17 points), and Anthony Black (16 points).
  • The Magic established early momentum with an 18-2 first-quarter run and sealed the game with a 41-22 surge in the fourth quarter.
  • Despite a challenging third quarter where the Hawks briefly held an 8-point advantage, the Magic rallied to regain control in the final frame.
  • Atlanta’s Trae Young, who scored 28 points, was ejected late in the game after receiving back-to-back technical fouls, further hindering the Hawks' efforts.