Magic, driven by ‘urgency,’ rip Hornets to advance

By Ohm Youngmisuk Apr 18, 2026 | 4:54 AM

The Orlando Magic built a 35-point lead in the first half on the way to a 121-90 rout of the Charlotte Hornets in a play-in tournament game Friday night and advanced to a first-round playoff matchup against the Detroit Pistons.