The Charlotte Hornets (44-38) face the Orlando Magic (45-37) in a pivotal Play-In Game for the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs on Friday at 7:30 p.m. EDT. The Hornets, averaging 116.0 points per game, are slight favorites by 3.5 points, while the Magic have a 7-3 record in their last ten games. Key players include Paolo Banchero for the Magic and LaMelo Ball for the Hornets, both of whom are crucial to their teams’ success. Injuries may impact the match, with several players listed as day-to-day.
