Orlando Magic host the Atlanta Hawks in playoff push

ORLANDO, Fla. (FOX 35 WOFL) - The Orlando Magic are making a push for the NBA Playoffs. 

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. 

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