Pictures: Orlando Magic rout Charlotte to clinch NBA playoff spot
By Stephen M. Dowell, Orlando Sentinel The Tribune Content Agency
Orlando guard Desmond Bane (3) and Charlotte forward Miles Bridges (white jersey) fall as they go after a loose ball during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando center Wendell Carter Jr. slam dunks during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando guard Desmond Bane (3) and Charlotte forward Miles Bridges (white jersey) fall as they go after a loose ball during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley yells during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando forward Franz Wagner (middle) scores between Charlotte defenders Brandon Miller (24) and Miles Bridges (0) during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley signals during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) blocks the shot of Charlotte center Moussa Diabate (14) during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando forward Paolo Banchero celebrates after a three point shot during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando mascot STUFF celebrates with fans during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando players huddle during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando center Goga Bitadze (middle) goes for a loose ball during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando forward Franz Wagner (22) shoots an off-balance shot during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Charlotte guard LaMelo Ball (1) passes around Orlando center Goga Bitadze (35) during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley coaches during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando guard Coby White (3) stumbles during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando fans cheer during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando guard Jalen Suggs celebrates during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando guard Jalen Suggs celebrates during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley yells during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Charlotte guard LeMelo Ball falls during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando guard Desmond Bane (dark jersey) is fouled by Charlotte guard LaMelo Ball (1) during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando forward Jamal Cain celebrates during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando forward Franz Wagner slam dunks during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando forward Franz Wagner (with ball) drives through Charlotte forward Kon Knueppel (7) during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando Magic players, from left: Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs, and Jonathan Isaac celebrate during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley (right) hugs Orlando guard Jalen Suggs (left) before the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley yells during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando guard Jalen Suggs (4) passes during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Charlotte forward Miles Bridges (0) shoots past Orlando center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley yells during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando guard Anthony Black (0) and Orlando center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) try to stop Charlotte guard LaMelo Ball (1) during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando forward Paolo Banchero (5) and Orlando center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) celebrate during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando forward Tristan da Silva (left) and Orlando center Goga Bitadze (right) stop guard Brandon Miller (middle) during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando fans cheer during the Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic NBA Play-In game at the Kia Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. Orlando won the game 121-90 to clinch a playoff spot.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
