Orlando and Charlotte meet in play-in game
Charlotte Hornets (44-38, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (45-37, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7:30 p. m.
EDT LINE: Hornets -3. 5; over/under is 218 PLAY-IN GAME: The Magic and Hornets square off to decide the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. BOTTOM LINE: The Orlando Magic and the Charlotte Hornets take the court for the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament.
The winner claims the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. The Magic are 26-26 against Eastern Conference opponents. Orlando is 20-26 against opponents with a winning record.
The Hornets are 11-5 against the rest of their division. Charlotte is seventh in the Eastern Conference scoring 116. 0 points per game and is shooting 46.
0%. The Magic are shooting 46. 4% from the field this season, 0.