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Why Hornets’ Brandon Miller believes loss to Magic is a ‘good learning experience’

Brandon Miller was optimistic about the Charlotte Hornets’ future ceiling despite their season-ending loss to the Orlando Magic in the play-in tournament on Friday night. Miller completed the third season of his NBA career with the Hornets. He has made his way up the ranks as one of the most promising young stars in the […] The post Why Hornets’ Brandon Miller believes loss to Magic is a ‘good learning experience’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Jamahl Mosley reveals Orlando’s ‘gamechanger’ vs. Hornets

The Orlando Magic cannot have any complaints with how their play-in matchup against the Charlotte Hornets went. They exceeded expectations right from the first quarter, opening the game 27-10 and never looking back in a 121-90 rout of Charlotte. The Magic had a standout team night, were not the most efficient themselves, and it was […] The post Magic’s Jamahl Mosley reveals Orlando’s ‘gamechanger’ vs. Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic fan had savage taunt for LaMelo Ball

One Orlando Magic fan got creative on Friday to try to get into LaMelo Ball’s head. The Charlotte Hornets guard was shooting a bonus free throws midway through the third quarter of their play-in tournament clash at Kia Center in Orlando, Fla. The NBA on Prime broadcast panned to a wide view from behind Ball, which … The post Magic fan had savage taunt for LaMelo Ball appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Magic’s Paolo Banchero reveals key to Orlando’s win over Hornets

The Orlando Magic secured the Eastern Conference’s No. 8 seed by overwhelming the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 in a Play-In elimination game that was effectively decided before halftime. Orlando built a 31-point lead at the break and came out with a defensive resilience that was too much for the Hornets all night. The Magic had lost […] The post Magic’s Paolo Banchero reveals key to Orlando’s win over Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Jalen Suggs awards Paolo Banchero Playmaker Chain for dominant win over Hornets

Paolo Banchero did not cover himself in glory at all with the way he performed for the Orlando Magic in their disappointing loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in the 7/8 play-in tournament game back on Wednesday. He was clowned for not meeting the standards for how a superstar must perform in such a crucial game, […] The post Magic’s Jalen Suggs awards Paolo Banchero Playmaker Chain for dominant win over Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic savagely trolls Hornets with perfect postgame tweet

The Orlando Magic handed the Charlotte Hornets their worst loss of the season as they won 121-90 to set up a first-round series with the Detroit Pistons. Charlotte was embarrassed across the board and had effectively lost the game in two quarters, returning with a 31-point deficit in what was a total offensive collapse. However, […] The post Magic savagely trolls Hornets with perfect postgame tweet appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets makes NBA history with play-in loss vs. Magic

The Charlotte Hornets dropped their play-in contest against the Orlando Magic on Friday night, officially bringing their fun season to an end. Led by the sharpshooting trio of LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Kon Knueppel, the Hornets were one of the better teams in the second half of the season and, entering the final day […] The post Hornets makes NBA history with play-in loss vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets’ Charles Lee gives Kon Knueppel props despite poor postseason shooting

Charles Lee maintained his support for Kon Knueppel despite the star rookie’s struggled throughout the play-in tournament following the Charlotte Hornets’ season-ending loss to the Orlando Magic. Knueppel enjoyed an incredible rookie campaign throughout the regular season, making a case for Rookie of the Year. He will be competing with Cooper Flagg for the honors, […] The post Hornets’ Charles Lee gives Kon Knueppel props despite poor postseason shooting appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets’ Charles Lee reveals the bright side of Play-In loss to Magic

On Friday night, the Charlotte Hornets joined the 12 teams that were already out of playoff contention, seeing their season come to an end in such disappointing fashion in a 121-90 defeat to the Orlando Magic in the battle for the eighth seed in the play-in tournament. The Hornets looked like one of the fastest-rising […] The post Hornets’ Charles Lee reveals the bright side of Play-In loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets fans can’t believe heartbreaking end to Cinderella playoff push

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.

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Hornets set new low-water mark of 2025-26 season in Play-In loss to Magic

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.

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4 Hornets most to blame for 31-point Play-In loss to Magic

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.

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Jamahl Mosley gives Magic fans credit for electrifying atmosphere vs. Hornets

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.

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Magic fans blast Paolo Banchero haters after leading Orlando past Hornets

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.

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Charles Barkley talking with Michael Jordan again: ‘We’re not like Prince William and Prince Harry’

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…

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LiAngelo Ball Says Critics Still Misunderstand Hornets Star LaMelo Ball [EXCLUSIVE]

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.

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LaMelo Ball History of NBA Fines After Bam Adebayo Incident

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.

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