Playoff Scramble: Magic's Loss Shakes East, Pelicans and Kings Clash for West's 6th Seed

April 12, 2024
Playoff Scramble: Magic's Loss Shakes East, Pelicans and Kings Clash for West's 6th Seed
  • 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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