The Orlando Magic clinched a playoff spot for the third consecutive year after the Milwaukee Bucks suffered their 44th loss of the season on Saturday. The defeat mathematically eliminated Milwaukee from contention for a top-10 seed in the Eastern Conference, ending the franchise's nine-year playoff streak.
The Magic's postseason berth represents continued progress for the young Orlando franchise, which has now made three straight playoff appearances. Meanwhile, Milwaukee's elimination marks a significant shift for a team that has been a consistent Eastern Conference contender for nearly a decade.