Hornets vs Magic: Play-in Showdown

It's April 17th. This is Charlotte Hornets News today, powered by AI, your team, your

update. Charlotte Hornets hit the road Friday night to face the Orlando Magic in the

Eastern Conference play in tournament. A win put Charlotte in the number 8 seed, setting

up a first round matchup with the Detroit pistons. Orlando needs victory too, just to stay

alive in the playoffs. Earlier this week, the Hornets survived Miami and overtime, on Tuesday,

keeping their season going. Lamello ball dropped 30 points with 5 rebounds in 10 assists,

while Miles Bridges added 28 points in 9 boards. Meanwhile, the Magic fell to Philadelphia

on Wednesday. Desmond Bain led with 34 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, and Paulo Banchero

chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. Injuries could shake things up for both sides.

Charlotte list moose at the Abadi as questionable with left hip soreness, and PJ Hall is out

for the season after ankle surgery. Orlando has Jonathan Isaac questionable due to

a left knee sprain, but Jet Howard is back after missing 5 gains with an ankle issue.

Cast the action for Orlando at 7.30pm. Eastern on Amazon Prime Video as these squads battle

for that playoff ticket.