: The Magic controlled the boards, outrebounding the Hornets 49-34. Top Performers Paolo Banchero Franz Wagner LaMelo Ball Miles Bridges Data sourced from NBA.com and ESPN . Key Storylines
: LaMelo Ball led Charlotte with 23 points, 21 of which came during a high-scoring third quarter, but it was too little, too late to bridge the massive deficit. NBA PL: Hornets - Magic
Magic Make Hornets Disappear: Orlando Clinches Playoff Spot in Play-In Rout : The Magic controlled the boards, outrebounding the
: Paolo Banchero set the tone early, scoring 25 points to lead all scorers and propel Orlando into the first round. Magic Make Hornets Disappear: Orlando Clinches Playoff Spot
: With this loss, the Hornets have now missed the playoffs for 10 consecutive seasons , the longest active drought in the NBA. What's Next?
The game was effectively decided early as Orlando opened with a relentless attack.
: Orlando shot a crisp 50% from the field, while Charlotte struggled to find any rhythm, shooting just 34% overall.