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Magic Make Hornets Disappear: Orlando Clinches Playoff Spot in Play-In Rout

: Orlando shot a crisp 50% from the field, while Charlotte struggled to find any rhythm, shooting just 34% overall.

: The Magic raced to a 27-10 lead in the first quarter and ballooned that lead to 68-33 late in the first half. NBA PL: Hornets - Magic

The game was effectively decided early as Orlando opened with a relentless attack.

: LaMelo Ball led Charlotte with 23 points, 21 of which came during a high-scoring third quarter, but it was too little, too late to bridge the massive deficit. Magic Make Hornets Disappear: Orlando Clinches Playoff Spot

: Paolo Banchero set the tone early, scoring 25 points to lead all scorers and propel Orlando into the first round.

: The Magic controlled the boards, outrebounding the Hornets 49-34. Top Performers Paolo Banchero Franz Wagner LaMelo Ball Miles Bridges Data sourced from NBA.com and ESPN . Key Storylines : LaMelo Ball led Charlotte with 23 points,

: With this loss, the Hornets have now missed the playoffs for 10 consecutive seasons , the longest active drought in the NBA. What's Next?