The Orlando Magic recorded a 96-76 over the Boston Celtics, who were on the second night of a road back-to-back. It was their fifth win in their last six.
Franz Wagner posted 23 points (team-high), eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals on 9-for-17 shooting from the field. Cole Anthony and Paolo Banchero added 18 and 15 points.
After a close first half, the Orlando Magic went on a 20-4 run in the third period, as Franz Wagner, Caleb Houstan, and Gary Harris hit three-pointers, and Paolo Banchero scored six to increase their lead to 24 points.
The Orlando Magic improved to a 40-40 record, clinching home court advantage in the upcoming play-in tournament being the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference.
Orlando Magic clinch Southwest Division title for second consecutive season
Besides clinching their spot in the play-in, the Orlando Magic have also won the Southwest Division for the second consecutive year – an achievement they’re not taking for granted.
“I’m proud of our group for that, for being as tough as they are… to push through no matter the circumstances,” coach Jamahl Mosley said via Jason Beede of Orlando Sentinel.
“It’s pretty cool,” Cole Anthony added. “We’re definitely hyped about it. That’s an accomplishment. It doesn’t happen every year so big shoutout to us.”
