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Magic Secure No. 8 Seed, Will Face Pistons In First Round
April 18, 2026
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The Orlando Magic defeated the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 on Friday night to secure the No. 8 seed in the playoffs. The 31-point win is the largest margin of victory in a play-in game thus far. Paolo Banchero lead all scorers with 25 points, with Franz Wagner adding 18 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. When you play with a sense of desperation and urgency, when you know you're either going home or extending your season, that's what it looks like, Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said.
There (are) no second chances. LaMelo Ball lead the Hornets with 23 points. The Hornets have now missed the playoffs for ten straight seasons. The Magic are set to face the Pistons on Sunday. They went 2-2 against Detroit in the regular season.
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