Apr 16, 2025
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) attempts a shot as he goes between Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris (14) and guard Anthony Black (0) during the first half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
ORLANDO, Fla. — 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 off the bench, 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 play in a first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics starting on Sunday at Boston.
Remains steadfast
DALLAS — Nico Harrison is undeterred by the ongoing chants of fans calling for the Dallas Mavericks general manager’s job.
Those catcalls persist in all sorts of settings months after Luka Doncic was sent to the Los Angeles Lakers. The seismic trade brought Anthony Davis to Dallas and criticism upon the man who made the deal.
Injuries have prevented Dallas from fielding what Harrison believes can be a championship-caliber lineup. He says he still believes in the trade, and believes the fans will come back if the Mavs win a title.
Still no Lillard
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks said Damian Lillard has made “significant improvement” in his recovery from deep vein thrombosis in his right calf, but they haven’t indicated when the seven-time all-NBA guard might start playing again.
The update comes as the Bucks get ready to begin their postseason. Milwaukee, the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, has its first playoff game Saturday at fourth-seeded Indiana.
“Damian’s most recent weekly scan shows that his injury has significantly improved which will enable him to move ahead safely with increased basketball activity,” general manager Jon Horst said Tuesday in a statement. “Damian’s health remains our No. 1 priority. We have followed strict protocols and will continue to do so. ”
The Bucks said Lillard would continue to increase his on-court basketball activity. Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers said after the Bucks’ Tuesday practice that Lillard’s on-court activity has essentially involved shooting and other noncontact work.
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