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NBA Sends Message on Magic's Blowout Win vs. Hawks
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NBA Sends Message on Magic's Blowout Win vs. Hawks

Originally posted on Athlon Sports  |  By Malik Brown  |  Last updated Apr 15, 2025 11:36 PM ET

The Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks faced off against each other in the Play-In Tournament for a chance to advance to playoffs. The Magic were able to take the win at home, defeating the Hawks 120-95, and will take on the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs. 

The Magic controlled the game from the start, and it was the bench that helped them grow a 22-point lead in the first half. Cole Anthony and Anthony Black led the way for the second unit, and they kept it going throughout the game. Though the Hawks cut their deficit down to three points, it didn't bother the Magic and they put their foot on the gas in the fourth quarter, taking the win. 

Anthony finished the game with 26 points in 20 minutes, and Black finished with 16 points to help lead the Magic to victory.

The Magic will now turn their attention to the Celtics, who have been one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference all season. It will be a physical matchup between both teams as they have good defenses, and it will come down to who can score the most points when it matters the most.

The Magic didn't have the year they had last season, but they were still able to rally late down the stretch and make the playoffs. 

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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