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Shorthanded Celtics stun Magic, drop Orlando to No. 8 seed
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The Boston Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic 113-108, causing the Magic to drop to the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. Orlando will now face Philadelphia in the Play-In Tournament instead of hosting the game.
Playing only their backups, the Boston Celtics stunned the Orlando Magic 113-108 Sunday night to drop Orlando to the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Instead of hosting the No. 7 versus No. 8 seed Play-In Tournament game this week, Orlando will now head to Philadelphia Wednesday night for a 7:30 tipoff. The winner locks in as the No. 7 seed and will face No. 2 Boston in the first round.
Wednesday’s loser will host the Charlotte vs Miami winner on Friday night. That winner will then lock up the No. 8 seed and a matchup with No. 1 seed Detroit in the first round.
The Magic finish the regular season with a 45-37 record.
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What are the implications of the Celtics' win over the Magic for the Play-In Tournament?
The Celtics' victory means the Magic must play Philadelphia for a chance to secure the No. 7 seed instead of hosting the game.
What is the Orlando Magic's final record for the regular season?
The Orlando Magic finished the regular season with a record of 45-37.
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