Orlando Magic Dominates Charlotte, Secures Playoff Spot

On April 18, Orlando Magic just dismantled the Charlotte Hornets in the play

internament, dropping 121 points to their 90 in a total blowout. They jumped

out to a 27-10 lead in the first quarter and never let up, locking down a spot

in the playoffs with pure dominance on defense. Coach Jamal Mosley called out

Desmond Bain as the real game changer after the star grabbed seven rebounds, snagged

three steals and posted A, team high plus 30 on the floor. That pressure forced

Charlotte into a nightmare from deep hitting just 12 of 45-3s for under 27%.

Hornets fans have to be frustrated watching the Mellow Ball score 23, but get

held to only two points before halftime. Condon Wepple kept struggling too, going

one for six from beyond the arc after a zero for six, showing in their last game.

Magic shooters weren't perfect at 29.6% from three, but they shot 50% overall

from the field. Paulo Benchero led everyone with 25 points and all five

starters hit double figures to seal the team effort. Now Orlando heads into the

first round against the top-seated Detroit pistons, riding this defensive wave

into the playoffs. From your team, powered by AI, this is Charlotte Hornets news

today. I'm Corey with the story.