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Hornets win NBA play-in game, will face winner of Magic-76ers, then Pistons

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The Detroit Pistons are one step closer to knowing their first-round playoff opponent. The Charlotte Hornets won the first NBA play-in tournament game on Tuesday with a 127-126 victory in overtime against the Miami Heat. The Hornets will face the winner of Wednesday's game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic.

The winner of that game will face the Pistons on Sunday night at Little Caesars Arena. Want to comment on this story? Become a subscriber today.

Click here. This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Charlotte Hornets won NBA play-in game against Miami Heat