: LaMelo Ball led Charlotte with 23 points, but the team struggled with three-point shooting and defensive rotations throughout the blowout.
: Orlando's physical defense limited the Hornets to just 90 points. Key contributors included Franz Wagner (18 points) and Wendell Carter Jr. (16 points). : LaMelo Ball led Charlotte with 23 points,
Despite the blowout loss in the play-in, Charlotte actually won the regular-season series 3–1: : Magic won 123–107. Dec 26, 2025 : Hornets won 120–105. Jan 22, 2026 : Hornets won 124–97. Mar 19, 2026 : Hornets won 130–111. (16 points)
: With this win, the Magic advanced to face the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Season Series Recap Jan 22, 2026 : Hornets won 124–97
The secured the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference by defeating the Charlotte Hornets 121–90 on April 17, 2026, in a winner-take-all play-in tournament finale. Fri, Apr 17 Magic won! Official Viewing Options
: Fans outside the local market can watch full game replays and highlights via NBA League Pass .
: This match was streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video , which now holds exclusive rights to specific NBA Play-In games.