Playoff Scramble: Magic's Loss Shakes East, Pelicans and Kings Clash for West's 6th Seed
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The Orlando Magic's playoff position is at risk following a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, who were without star player Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The New York Knicks are in the running to clinch the second or third seed in their conference.
The Philadelphia 76ers are trying to avoid the Play-In tournament as playoff positions solidify.
In the Western Conference, the New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings are competing for the sixth seed, with an upcoming head-to-head game.
The crucial Pelicans vs. Kings game will take place at 10 p.m. ET in Sacramento, with Sacramento being slight favorites.
Injury updates include Keegan Murray of the Kings being questionable and Brandon Ingram of the Pelicans being out.
The Pelicans, with a 47-32 record, are facing the Kings, who have a 45-34 record, in a game that will be broadcast on TNT and available for streaming.
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