The Orlando Magic delivered a record-setting blowout Friday night, rolling past the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 in a play-in tournament game to secure a spot in the postseason.
Orlando seized control early and built a 35-point lead in the first half, turning the matchup into a one-sided rout long before the final buzzer. The Magic maintained their dominance throughout, finishing with a 31-point victory.
Playoff spot secured
With the win, the Magic advanced to a first-round playoff matchup against the Detroit Pistons. The decisive performance underscored Orlando’s ability to dictate tempo from the opening minutes, using a fast start to put the game out of reach.
Charlotte, meanwhile, was unable to recover from the early deficit as the Magic continued to extend their advantage on the way to the 121-90 final.