"Paolo Banchero scored 25 points and the Orlando Magic built a 35-point lead in the first half on the way to a 121-90 rout of the Charlotte Hornets."
"The Magic earned the No. 8 seed in the playoffs and will start their best-of-seven series at Detroit on Sunday."
"LaMelo Ball scored 21 of his 23 points in the third quarter for Charlotte, but the Hornets shot 5 for 20 with six turnovers in the first quarter."
"The Magic were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in each of the last two postseasons and have not won a playoff round since 2010."
Paolo Banchero scored 25 points as the Orlando Magic defeated the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 in a play-in tournament game. The Magic built a 35-point lead in the first half, marking the largest margin of victory in a play-in game. LaMelo Ball contributed 23 points, with 21 scored in the third quarter. The Magic earned the No. 8 seed and will face the Detroit Pistons in the first round. The Hornets have not made the playoffs since 2016, while the Magic last won a playoff round in 2010.
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