Bianchi: After Magic dominate Hornets, bring on the Pistons!
Despite the Magic's playoff-clinching win, the actually won the regular-season series 3–1 . Key Highlight April 17, 2026 (Play-In) Magic Orlando's defense held Charlotte to 33.7% shooting. March 19, 2026 Hornets Charlotte's highest-scoring game against Orlando this year. Jan 22, 2026 Hornets Brandon Miller led Charlotte with 20 points in a blowout. Dec 26, 2025 Hornets LaMelo Ball recorded 22 points and 7 rebounds. Oct 30, 2025 Magic Franz Wagner scored 21 points to snap an early-season skid. Key Matchup Insights Orlando Magic - Charlotte Hornets
The and Charlotte Hornets most recently faced off in a high-stakes Play-In Tournament elimination game on April 17, 2026 , with the Magic securing a dominant 121–90 victory at the Kia Center . This win earned Orlando the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs, ending an otherwise encouraging 44–38 season for Charlotte. Fri, Apr 17 Magic won! 2025–26 Season Series Review Bianchi: After Magic dominate Hornets, bring on the Pistons