Hornets to face Magic in final play-in battle

Q: What is the significance of the Hornets vs. Magic play-in game?

The game is crucial as the winner will secure a spot in the NBA playoffs, making it a high-stakes matchup for both teams.

Q: When is the Hornets vs. Magic play-in game scheduled?

The play-in game is scheduled for Friday night.

The Charlotte Hornets are one win away from making the NBA playoffs.

They are set to face the Orlando Magic in the final play-in game on Friday night. That matchup was just determined after the game between the Orlando Magic and the Philadelphia 76ers, where the loser would play the Hornets.

The final score was 109-97 with the Magic losing.

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On Tuesday night, the Hornets stunningly beat the Miami Heat.

LaMelo Ball scored the game-winning layup with 4 seconds left in overtime.

As the final seconds ticked down, the Heat had one last chance to spoil the Hornets’ playoff chances, but Miles Bridges blocked the layup to seal the game.

The Hornets’ tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Orlando.

The winner gets the No. 8 seed and will play the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in the first round of the playoffs.

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