Anthony, Magic Claim 7th Seed With 120-95 Win Over Hawks In Play-in Tournament

Cole Anthony came off the Magic bench with 26 points and six assists to lead the Orlando Magic to a 120-95 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night in the first game of the Play-In Tournament.

Paolo Banchero had 17 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the Magic, and Wendell Carter Jr. added 19 points and seven rebounds. Anthony Black also came off the bench and scored 16 points on 6-of-7 shooting in the the Magic's first appearance in a play-in game.

Earning the Eastern Conference's seventh seed after a 41-41 regular season, the Magic will start their first-round playoff series at Boston on Sunday.

Trae Young led the Hawks with 28 points and six assists before getting two technical fouls and an automatic ejection with 4:47 left in the game.

The Hawks, who have reached the playoffs through the play-in route in two of the last three seasons, will play at home Friday night for the eighth spot against the winner of Wednesday night's game at Chicago between the Bulls and the Miami Heat.