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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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Scottie Barnes Praised by Kevin Garnett, Called ‘Mini Joker’

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes was praised by basketball Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett, who called Barnes a “mini Joker.”Barnes led the Raptors back to the playoffs this year, as they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers starting on Saturday in what is one of the most intriguing first-round playoff matchups.Speaking on the KG Certified Podcast […] The post Scottie Barnes Praised by Kevin Garnett, Called ‘Mini Joker’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Timberwolves vs. Nuggets 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 prediction, odds, pick

We’re back with our continued coverage of the 2026 NBA Playoffs as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for this Game 1 in the Western Conference. The No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves visit the No. 3 Denver Nuggets for a highly competitive first round series. Check our NBA Playoffs odds series for the Timberwolves-Nuggets prediction and pick. […] The post Timberwolves vs. Nuggets 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 prediction, odds, pick 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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