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The Charlotte Hornets have been one of the best teams in the NBA in the calendar year of 2026 thus far, and they looked like a world-beating team, as they were almost always blowing out their opponents when they reached victory lane. In the first game of the play-in tournament, it almost looked as though […] The post Hornets fans can’t believe heartbreaking end to Cinderella playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Charlotte Hornets saw their season come to an end after a disappointing 121-90 loss against the Orlando Magic. The win means that it is the Magic that advance to the first round of the playoffs, setting up a series with the Detroit Pistons. The loss not only means that the Hornets have not advanced […] The post Hornets set new low-water mark of 2025-26 season in Play-In loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Last time Hornets made NBA playoffs: Revisiting 2016 Charlotte roster led by Kemba Walker sportingnews.com
The Charlotte Hornets magical season came to an end on Friday night when the team lost their play-in game against the Orlando Magic. LaMelo Ball and Co. defeated the Miami Heat in Tuesday night’s thrilling overtime victory of the 9-10 play-in, advancing to the second play-in game against the loser of the Philadelphia 76ers/Orlando Magic […] The post 4 Hornets most to blame for 31-point Play-In loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Behind a clinical all-around performance, the Orlando Magic blew past the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 on Friday night, clinching the Eastern Conference’s No. 8 seed in the NBA Play-In Tournament, and head coach Jamahl Mosley made it clear that it was the home crowd that made all the difference. Before addressing the media postgame, Mosley credited […] The post Jamahl Mosley gives Magic fans credit for electrifying atmosphere vs. Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Paolo Banchero bounced back from a rough play-in game to dominate the Hornets and lift the Magic into the playoffs, earning praise from NBA observers.
Fans were over the moon with Paolo Banchero’s resounding performance in the Orlando Magic’s blowout win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. Banchero struggled in the 7-8 matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, garnering serious criticism. He needed to bounce back in this game against Charlotte, which he pulled off in convincing […] The post Magic fans blast Paolo Banchero haters after leading Orlando past Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Former NBA star Charles Barkley addresses his feud with Michael Jordan.
Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan were close friends as NBA superstars and teammates on the USA “Dream Team” in the 1990s. But the Barkley-Jordan friendship had a well-documented falling out after Barkley criticized Jordan’s work as part-owner and head of basketball operations with the Charlotte Bobcats (now Hornets) in 2012. “I think the biggest problem…
Speaking exclusively with Heavy while promoting his TWIX partnership, LiAngelo Ball said critics still misread Hornets star LaMelo Ball’s smooth style at a moment when national scrutiny is rising. The post LiAngelo Ball Says Critics Still Misunderstand Hornets Star LaMelo Ball [EXCLUSIVE] appeared first on Heavy Sports.
LaMelo Ball is moving on from trip gate.
Entering Friday’s NBA Play-In action between the Charlotte Hornets and the Orlando Magic, the former team is fortunate to have its star guard, LaMelo Ball, available to them after a rocky first game. During the first Eastern Conference Play-In game, Ball was seen contributing to a hard fall from Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo. After […] The post LaMelo Ball History of NBA Fines After Bam Adebayo Incident appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Two NBA Play-In games are on tonight, April 17: Magic vs. Hornets at 7:30 PM ET and Suns vs. Warriors at 10 PM ET, both on Prime Video.
Following a costly fine but no suspension, LaMelo Ball maintains he had no ill intent during his incident with Bam Adebayo.
Draymond Green brought up his own history while weighing intent vs outcome in the LaMelo Ball–Bam Adebayo controversy.
Both the Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic may be without multiple key players in Friday night's Play-In game.
LaMelo Ball found himself at the center of attention for all the wrong and right reasons during the Charlotte Hornets overtime win over the Miami Heat. Ball delivered a clutch performance with 30 points and 10 assists, including the game-winner in a 127-126 thriller. Still, controversy followed. In the first half, Ball grabbed Bam Adebayo’s […] The post Raymond Felton fires back at Nick Wright over LaMelo Ball “clown” remark appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic are set to collide in what promises to be one of the most compelling matchups of the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament. This is a game where composure will be stretched, and stars will be forced into defining moments. This should be an interesting stylistic chess match between Charlotte’s free-flowing, […] The post 4 Hornets vs. Magic bold predictions for 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Don't expect fireworks in Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic. With slow paces and hideous half-court efficiency, we are hammering the Under in this 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament matchup.
The Detroit Pistons completed the season at 60-22, the best record in the Eastern Conference. It was their first 60-win season in 20 years. As a result, they will have home-court advantage throughout the postseason. Because of that, the NBA Coaches Association has recognized head coach JB Bickerstaff as the NBA Coach of the Year, […] The post Fellow coaches name JB Bickerstaff Coach of the Year appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Miami Heat lost Bam Adebayo less than 12 minutes into their NBA Play-In matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. After taking a hard fall on his back, with a contribution from LaMelo Ball committing what the NBA described as unnecessary and reckless contact, Adebayo was ruled out for the entire second half. The Heat put […] The post LaMelo Ball Clears the Air on Bam Adebayo Apology Situation appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Orlando Magic could receive a key defensive boost as they prepare for a do-or-die Play-In Tournament matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night at the Kia Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on Prime Video. Orlando listed forward Jonathan Isaac as questionable on its injury report with a left knee sprain, […] The post Will Magic forward Jonathan Isaac return from injury vs. Hornets in NBA Play-In Tournament? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
As Philadelphia 76ers fans realized that a first-round series against the Boston Celtics in the 2026 NBA Playoffs was on its way, the Xfinity Mobile Arena crowd was pumped with confidence. “We want Boston” chants fired off moments before the Sixers played their victory song. The Orlando Magic were put away with a score of […] The post 76ers Fans Slammed With Rant About Regret Before Celtics Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Kobe Bryant's prolific career was fueled by constant self-belief.
