: The Magic raced to a 27-10 lead in the first quarter and ballooned that lead to 68-33 late in the first half.
Magic Make Hornets Disappear: Orlando Clinches Playoff Spot in Play-In Rout NBA PL: Hornets - Magic
: 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. : The Magic raced to a 27-10 lead
: With this loss, the Hornets have now missed the playoffs for 10 consecutive seasons , the longest active drought in the NBA. What's Next? What's Next
: Paolo Banchero set the tone early, scoring 25 points to lead all scorers and propel Orlando into the first round.
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