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NBA: Orlando 88, Boston 86

ORLANDO, Fla., April 15 (UPI) -- Hedo Turkoglu had 20 points, six rebounds and three blocked shots Sunday night as the Orlando Magic edged Boston, 88-86.

Boston trailed, 78-59, after three quarters, but out-scored Orlando, 27-10, in the fourth.

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Orlando needed Turkoglu's block on a lay-up attempt by Delonte West at the buzzer to secure the victory.

With Indiana's 111-107 loss to New Jersey, Orlando clinched the final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference, heading to the post-season for the first time since 2003.

Jameer Nelson and Grant Hill both scored 16 points, and Dwight Howard had 10 points and 14 rebounds for the Magic, who have won four of five.

Al Jefferson led Boston with 28 points and six rebounds. West had 19 points and four assists; while Rajon Rondo added 16 points, four assists and three rebounds for the Celtics, who have lost seven straight.

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