Orlando Magic Secure No. 7 Seed with Dominant Victory Over Indiana Pacers
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The Orlando Magic clinched the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference and the top spot in the NBA play-in tournament with a 129-115 win over the Indiana Pacers. Despite resting their starters, the Magic were led by Trevelin Queen's career-high 25 points and Anthony Black's 21 points. The victory marked Orlando's fifth consecutive win and snapped Indiana's six-game winning streak. The Magic outshot the Pacers and controlled the game from the second quarter onward.
Key Points
Orlando Magic defeated the Indiana Pacers 129-115 in Indianapolis.
The Magic clinched the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference and the top spot in the play-in tournament.
Trevelin Queen led the Magic with a career-high 25 points, while Anthony Black added 21 points.
Both teams rested their starters, with Orlando winning despite missing key players like Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.
The Magic outscored the Pacers significantly in the second quarter, leading to a dominant performance.
Orlando shot 57.6% from the field and 40.6% from three-point range, showcasing their efficiency.
The Pacers, led by Bennedict Mathurin's 20 points, saw their six-game winning streak come to an end.
