The Magic dominated from the start, led by , who recorded 25 points and 6 assists. Final Score Charlotte Hornets Orlando Magic 121
: This match was streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video , which now holds exclusive rights to specific NBA Play-In games. The Magic dominated from the start, led by
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. Dec 26, 2025 : Hornets won 120–105
: Local fans in Florida can typically catch Magic games on this network through their cable provider or as an add-on to Amazon Prime. Match Highlights (April 17, 2026) : Local fans in Florida can typically catch
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
: With this win, the Magic advanced to face the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Season Series Recap
: Fans outside the local market can watch full game replays and highlights via NBA League Pass .