Orlando Magic Surge Past Atlanta Hawks to Secure Playoff Spot Against Celtics
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The Orlando Magic clinched a playoff berth by defeating the Atlanta Hawks 120-95 in an Eastern Conference play-in game. Cole Anthony led the Magic with 26 points, including a crucial 13 in the fourth quarter. The Magic will now face the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs as the seventh seed, while the Hawks will play for the final playoff spot against either the Chicago Bulls or Miami Heat.
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Orlando Magic defeated the Atlanta Hawks 120-95 in an NBA Eastern Conference play-in game.
Cole Anthony scored 26 points, with 13 in the fourth quarter, leading the Magic's victory.
The Magic secured the seventh seed and will face the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.
Trae Young led the Hawks with 28 points but was ejected late in the game.
The Hawks will play for the eighth seed against either the Chicago Bulls or Miami Heat.
