National Basketball Association

Magic resigned to finishing behind Celtics

Published Apr. 11, 2009 5:00 a.m. ET

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After weeks of chasing the Eastern Conference's No. 2 seed, Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy is ready to concede that spot.

The New York Knicks left him little choice.

Al Harrington scored 27 points, Wilson Chandler had 22 and the Knicks dealt a crushing blow to Orlando's hopes of getting the East's second spot with a 105-95 victory over the Magic on Friday night. Orlando trails Boston by two games with three to play.