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Led all scorers with 25 points , while adding 5 rebounds and 6 assists.

Contributed 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. Wendell Carter Jr.: Scored 16 points with 6 rebounds. Orlando Magic - Charlotte Hornets - Video 1

Orlando took control early, building a massive 35-point lead in the first half. Key Performers: Led all scorers with 25 points , while

The defeated the Charlotte Hornets 121–90 in a high-stakes Eastern Conference play-in tournament game on April 17, 2026, to secure the No. 8 seed in the NBA playoffs. Sat, Apr 18 Magic won! Game Highlights & Context Orlando took control early, building a massive 35-point

Led the Hornets with 23 points and 5 assists in the loss.

With this victory, the Magic advanced to face the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons in the first round. As of April 28, the Magic hold a 3–1 series lead over the Pistons following a recent 94–88 win.

The teams split their four regular-season meetings 2–2 before this elimination game. Video Resources Google Sports Data This response uses data provided by Google Sports