The 2026 NBA play-in tournament concludes on Friday, with the Orlando Magic hosting the Charlotte Hornets for the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference at the Kia Center, and if you’re wondering how to catch the action live,

Banchero had 12 points and Wendell Carter Jr. added 10 as the Hornets shot 5 for 20 with six turnovers in the first quarter and fell behind, 38-16.

NOTB breaks down why they feel the Charlotte Hornets have the advantage in their play-in matchup versus the Orlando Magic, where both teams will fight for the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

It's win or go home for four teams Friday as the NBA play-in tournament concludes. The Orlando Magic host the Charlotte Hornets with the winner earning the Eastern Conference's No. 8 seed. Orlando lost to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday,

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The Orlando Magic have clinched the final Eastern Conference playoff spot after defeating the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 on Friday. They will assume the East's No. 8 seed and face the 60-win, No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons in the first round.

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In a play-in game with the victor going to the NBA playoffs, the Orlando Magic dominated the Hornets, 121-90, to end Charlotte's season.