Moussa Diabate headlines Hornets injury report vs. Magic
TL;DR
Moussa Diabate leads the injury report for the Charlotte Hornets ahead of their Play-In game against the Orlando Magic. The Hornets aim to secure the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Key points
- Moussa Diabate is on the Hornets' injury report.
- Hornets are playing the Magic in the Play-In Tournament.
- Hornets aim to clinch the No. 8 seed in the playoffs.
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The Charlotte Hornets are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament.
For the Hornets, they enter Friday’s game coming off a victory over the Miami Heat at home in overtime on Tuesday night to keep their season alive.
Now Charlotte will try to grab another victory on Friday in a tough road matchup against the Magic as they look to clinch the No. 8 seed in the East and set up a series against the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the playoffs.
While the Hornets are looking to pick up a victory in Friday’s Play-In game to clinch a playoff spot, they may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Hornets list Moussa Diabate as questionable for Magic game
For the Hornets, they have two players listed on their injury report for Friday’s game, including center Moussa Diabate.
Charlotte has listed Diabate as questionable due to left hip soreness that appeared to bother him during the end of Tuesday’s victory over the Heat.
If Diabate is sidelined against the Magic, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Grant Williams and Xavier Tillman could all be in line for increased roles.
The Hornets have ruled out PJ Hall as he will miss the remainder of the season while recovering from surgery to repair a fracture in his right ankle.
Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Hornets and Magic from Orlando at 7:30 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video.
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Q&A
What is Moussa Diabate's injury status for the game against the Magic?
Moussa Diabate is listed on the Hornets' injury report, but specific details about his injury status were not provided.
What do the Hornets need to do to clinch the No. 8 seed in the playoffs?
The Hornets need to win their Play-In game against the Orlando Magic to secure the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Who are the Hornets facing in the Play-In Tournament?
The Charlotte Hornets are facing the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament.
