The Orlando Magic are headed to the NBA playoffs after a commanding 121-90 victory over the Charlotte Hornets in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament. The win, secured on Friday night, earned the team the final postseason spot in the conference. They will now face the Detroit Pistons in the first round.
The decisive victory capped a late-season push for the final playoff position. Orlando's performance in the single-elimination contest demonstrated their readiness for postseason competition. The outcome eliminates the Hornets from championship contention for the season.