India, April 18 -- The Orlando Magic officially punched their ticket to the 2026 NBA Playoffs with a clinical 121-90 demolition of the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night at the Kia Centre. In a high-stakes battle for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot, the Magic left no room for doubt, led by a stellar performance from their cornerstone, Paolo Banchero. The victory secures the No. 8 seed for Orlando, setting the stage for a first-round showdown against the top-seeded Detroit Pistons.

Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets

Paolo Banchero Dominates As Magic Build Massive First-Half Lead

From the opening tip-off, the Orlando Magic looked like a team on a mission. Paolo Banchero set the tone early, scoring 25 points on an efficient 9-of-...