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Hornets ‘playing better basketball’ than Magic

April 17, 2026 07:22 PM

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.

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