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The Orlando Magic defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 132-120, keeping their hopes for a Top 6 seed alive. They need to win their final two games and receive assistance from other teams to secure their playoff position.
Magic top Timberwolves to keep hopes of Top 6 seed alive
The Orlando Magic beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 132-120 Wednesday night at the Kia Center in their regular season home finale.
The Magic (44-36) wrap up the regular season with road trips Friday to Chicago and Sunday to Boston. The game against the Celtics has been elevated to a 6:00 tipoff on ESPN.
Orlando can still reach a Top 6 seed if they win out, but they will need some help. Their playoff destination will be solidified late Sunday night.
In Wednesdayâs win against a Minnesota team that rested most of their starters, Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 20 points.
Desmond Bane added 18 points and Franz Wagner had 17 points. Franz went down with an injury in the third quarter, but returned to action.
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What do the Orlando Magic need to do to secure a Top 6 seed in the playoffs?
The Orlando Magic must win their remaining two games against Chicago and Boston and also require help from other teams to secure a Top 6 seed.
When is the Orlando Magic's final game of the regular season?
The Orlando Magic's final game of the regular season is on Sunday against the Boston Celtics, with a tipoff scheduled for 6:00 PM on ESPN.
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