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Orlando Magic Secure Playoff Spot with Decisive Win Over Hawks

Led by Franz Wagner's defensive dominance, the Magic advance as the seventh seed to face the Boston Celtics in the first playoff round.

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Overview

  • Orlando Magic defeated the Atlanta Hawks 120-95 in the play-in tournament, securing the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
  • Franz Wagner contributed 13 points and led the game with 13 rebounds, despite struggling offensively with missed three-point attempts.
  • Cole Anthony was the standout performer for Orlando, scoring 26 points, while Trae Young led Atlanta with 28 points in the loss.
  • The Magic will face the defending NBA champions, the Boston Celtics, in the first round of the playoffs.
  • The Atlanta Hawks and Memphis Grizzlies remain in contention for playoff spots, with upcoming play-in games determining the final seeds in their respective conferences.