Sunday could be the day the Magic put one of those “x-” symbols in front of their name in the NBA standings.
With a win over the fourth-seeded Boston Celtics, the Magic would clinch their first playoff berth since 2012, bringing an end to the league’s third longest postseason drought. Orlando could even clinch before they step on the court in Boston for their 7:30 p.m. tip.
If the Heat lose in Indiana (tip-off at noon) AND the Hornets lose in Detroit (tip-off at 4 p.m.), the Magic will have a playoff spot wrapped up and can then shift their focus to seeding.