: Orlando shot a crisp 50% from the field, while Charlotte struggled to find any rhythm, shooting just 34% overall.
The game was effectively decided early as Orlando opened with a relentless attack. NBA PL: Hornets - Magic
: Paolo Banchero set the tone early, scoring 25 points to lead all scorers and propel Orlando into the first round. : Orlando shot a crisp 50% from the
: The Magic raced to a 27-10 lead in the first quarter and ballooned that lead to 68-33 late in the first half. but it was too little
: LaMelo Ball led Charlotte with 23 points, 21 of which came during a high-scoring third quarter, but it was too little, too late to bridge the massive deficit.