The Orlando Magic’s postseason picture came into focus late Sunday night when the Brooklyn Nets beat the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Nets’ victory secured the seventh seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs, and sent the Magic to the eighth and final spot. As a result, Orlando will take on top-seeded Milwaukee when the playoffs begin at ESPN Wide World of Sports. The NBA postseason starts Aug. 17.
The Magic went 0-4 against the Bucks during the regular season. The Bucks’ average margin of victory in those four meetings was 17 points (113.8-96.8). The teams last met Feb.