The Orlando Magic clinched the final playoff spot after defeating the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference play-in game, 120-95. Cole Anthony led the Magic, scoring 13 points in the fourth quarter to help the team secure the win and advance to the first-round playoffs against the Boston Celtics.
Wendell Carter Jr. had 19 points, while Paolo Banchero had 17 points and 9 rebounds. Anthony Black also contributed 16 points off the bench. The Magic had a 33-12 advantage from three-point range, and Anthony went 4-for-9 on three-pointers.
The Hawks' Trae Young had a game-high 28 points but was ejected after venting to the referees. The Magic ended the Hawks' playoff hopes with a solid team effort and a strong performance from their bench.
The Magic will face the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs on April 21, and the game will be in Boston. As for the Hawks, they will wait for a final playoff spot against either the Chicago Bulls or Miami Heat on April 18.
