ORLANDO, Fla. (FOX 35 WOFL) - The Orlando Magic now control their playoff destiny.
The Magic defeated the New York Knicks 114-100 Wednesday night. That win and Miami Heat's loss to the Boston Celtics, propelled the Magic into the eighth seed in the NBA's Eastern Conference playoff picture.
EASTERN CONFERENCE STANDINGS
6. Detroit 39-39 .500
7. Brooklyn 39-40 .494
8. Orlando 39-40 .494
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9. Miami 38-40 .487
10. Charlotte 36-42 .462
The Magic have three games left in their season. They host the Atlanta Hawks (29-50) Friday night before heading on the road for games against Boston (47-32) Sunday and the Charlotte Hornets (36-42) next Wednesday.