The Orlando Magic will face the Atlanta Hawks in the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament, with the winner securing the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs and facing the Boston Celtics in the first round. The Magic, with a 41-41 record, are favored by 5 points, boasting the league’s top defense, while the Hawks, at 40-42, rely on Trae Young’s scoring prowess. The model predicts a low-scoring game, with the Magic’s defensive strength potentially giving them the edge.
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Obi Toppin will miss at least a month due to a right hamstring strain, while Bennedict Mathurin is considered "week-to-week" with a right big toe sprain, adding to the Indiana Pacers' injury woes. With these setbacks, the team now has a total of eight players listed on the injury report ahead of their game against the Mavericks. Want More Context? 🔎
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