The Orlando Magic secured a spot in the NBA playoffs by defeating the Atlanta Hawks 120-95 in the Play-In Tournament game at Kia Center. Wendell Carter Jr. led the scoring with 19 points, supported by Paolo Banchero with 17 points and Franz Wagner with 13. Cole Anthony contributed 26 points off the bench, while Anthony Black added 16, helping the Magic clinch the No. 7 seed.
The victory over the Hawks was characterized by a dominant performance from the Magic, who led by 22 points in the first half and closed the game with a 41-22 scoring run in the fourth quarter. Trae Young of the Hawks was ejected after receiving a double technical foul. Banchero showcased a strong performance with 9 rebounds and 7 assists, while Wagner recorded a double-double with 13 rebounds. The Magic's bench outscored the Hawks' bench 57-30, sealing their playoff berth and setting up a series against the Boston Celtics.