Magic Secure No. 7 Seed in NBA Play-In Tournament with 96-76 Win Over Celtics

The Orlando Magic secured the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs by defeating the Boston Celtics 96-76, with Franz Wagner scoring 23 points and Cole Anthony contributing 18. This victory allows the Magic to host the No. 8 seed, likely the Atlanta Hawks, in the upcoming play-in tournament on April 15. The win also marks Orlando's eighth victory in their last ten games, despite injuries to key players like Paolo Banchero. Meanwhile, the Celtics, who rested several starters, finished the season with a strong road record but suffered their lowest point total of the year. The play-in tournament will determine the final playoff spots, with the Magic aiming to solidify their postseason position. The stakes are high as the winner will face the second-seeded Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.