Led Charlotte with 23 points , but the team struggled overall, shooting just 33.7% from the field .
Led all scorers with 25 points on 9-of-17 shooting . Led Charlotte with 23 points , but the
Game Highlights: Magic 121, Hornets 90 | Orlando Magic - NBA Fri, Apr 17 Magic won
The Orlando Magic defeated the Charlotte Hornets on April 17, 2026, in a decisive Play-In Tournament game to advance to the first round of the NBA Playoffs . Fri, Apr 17 Magic won! Game Recap & Key Performances While Orlando won the critical Play-In matchup, the
Orlando dominated from the start, building a by halftime, which marked the largest halftime margin in Play-In history . They eventually stretched the lead to as many as 35 points before finishing with a 31-point victory .
While Orlando won the critical Play-In matchup, the Hornets actually won the regular-season series . Oct 30, 2025 Spectrum Center Magic Dec 26, 2025 Kia Center Hornets Jan 22, 2026 Kia Center Hornets Mar 19, 2026 Spectrum Center Hornets Apr 17, 2026 Kia Center Magic (Play-In) 121-90 Playoff Outlook