Orlando Magic Vs. Charlotte Hornets [480p]

Fri, Apr 17 Magic won! The secured a dominant 121-90 victory over the Charlotte Hornets in the 2026 Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament, claiming the final #8 seed in the playoffs. Despite Charlotte winning the regular-season series 3-1, Orlando's high-pressure "clutch" experience—winning 27 such games during the season—carried them to a blowout victory when it mattered most. Recent Head-to-Head Performance

The two Southeast Division rivals saw a shift in momentum throughout the . While the Hornets controlled the regular season, the Magic responded with their most lopsided win of the series in the postseason. Key Performance Apr 17, 2026 (Play-In) Orlando Paolo Banchero (25 pts), Franz Wagner (18 pts) Mar 19, 2026 Charlotte Coby White (27 pts), 21 total team 3-pointers Jan 22, 2026 Charlotte 27-point victory for the Hornets Dec 26, 2025 Charlotte LaMelo Ball (22 pts), Kon Knueppel injured early Oct 30, 2025 Orlando 71 first-half points, the most for Orlando that season Team Profiles & Key Players Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets: Game Preview - NBA Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets