Hornets vs Magic: Play-In Thriller

On April 17th, the Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic Square off Friday in the NBA play

internament with huge stakes on the line.

The winner locks in the Eastern Conference's number 8 playoff seed and a first round

date with the Detroit Pistons.

The loser sees their season end right there.

The Hornets punched their ticket with a nail-biter, 127-126 overtime win over the Miami

Heat earlier this week.

Meanwhile, the Magic couldn't keep up, dropping a 109-97 decision against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Basketball fans are hyped, knowing this matchup could spark some fireworks given both teams

recent grit.

Odds makers lean towards Charlotte as favorites, with a minus 170 money line implying about

a 60% win probability.

Orlando sits as plus 140 underdogs, spread at Magic plus 3.5, and over under total at

218.5, game time hits 7.30pm, Eastern 4.30pm, Pacific, from the Kia Center in Orlando,

Florida.

Stream it live on NBA League Pass or check your local listings for TV coverage.

Keep your eyes peeled for this elimination thriller, where one squad rises to the playoffs

and the other heads into offseason mode, Charlotte Hornets news.

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