The Orlando Magic didn’t need to beat the Boston Celtics to clinch a playoff berth but they sure played like it.
The Magic led by five with 48.1 seconds left to play in regulation, but they couldn’t hold it and went on to loss 122-119 to the Celtics in overtime on Sunday at ESPN Wide World of Sports’ AdventHealth Arena.
Nikola Vucevic scored 26 points to lead six players in double figures for Orlando, which entered the game with a playoff spot in hand thanks a Wizards’ loss Friday night.
Terrence Ross finished with 18 points, Markelle Fultz had 16 points, Gary Clark scored 15 points, D.