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Magic erupt in Play‑In, up 68-37 in third quarter vs Hornets

sportsApr 17, 20261252

Orlando Magic routed the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 in the NBA Play-In, clinching the No. 8 seed. Paolo Banchero scored 25 points with six assists and five rebounds, and Franz Wagner added 18 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Charlotte committed multiple turnovers and shot poorly as Orlando extended a 31-point third-quarter advantage to a blowout, and the Magic will face Eastern Conference leader Detroit in Round 1.

Key Highlights

Orlando beat Charlotte 121-90 to clinch the No. 8 seed
Paolo Banchero finished with 25 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds
Orlando led 102-71 at the end of the third quarter

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