Magic Wands: Orlando Magic at Charlotte Hornets — April 10, 2019
The Orlando Magic conclude the regular season with an eye on the playoffs but plenty to play for in a big game against the Charlotte Hornets on the road.
Orlando Magic (41-40) vs. Charlotte Hornets (39-42)
Time/TV: 8 p.m./ESPN, FOX Sports Florida
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Line: Magic by 1
Tickets: $14-$278 on Vivid Seats
2019 Season Series: Hornets 120, Magic 88 in Orlando on Oct. 19; Hornets 125, Magic 100 in Charlotte on Dec. 31; Magic 127, Hornets 89 in Orlando on Feb. 14; Tonight in Charlotte
| Pace | Off. Rtg. | Def. Rtg. | eFG% | O.Reb.% | TO% | FTR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 98.8 | 107.9 | 107.4 | 51.7 | 25.9 | 13.4 | 21.5 |
| Charlotte | 99.3 | 110.5 | 111.7 | 51.4 | 26.9 | 12.2 | 25.6 |
1) The Orlando Magic basked in their accomplishment for a day, but they were right back to work focused on finishing their season strong, Roy Parry of the Orlando Sentinel writes.
2) Jonathan Isaac is in the concussion protocol and will miss Wednesday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. The Orlando Magic are hopeful he will be cleared to play before Game 1.
3) Jonathan Isaac will be key to success for the Orlando Magic in the playoffs, Spencer Henderson writes.
4) Kemba Walker may be playing his last game with the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday as their playoff hopes hang in the balance and Walker’s free agency looms beyond that, Scott Fowler of the Charlotte Observer writes.
5) Zachary Padmore of Swarm and Sting wonders if Kemba Walker’s relationship with Michael Jordan will help the team retain him this summer.
6) Steve Clifford never put limits on his team and now they want more as the playoffs approach. Making the playoffs was seemingly an euphoric moment, Josh Robbins of The Athletic writes.
7) The Orlando Magic are awaiting their playoff opponent, but they will have plenty to say in their final game of the regular season.
8) The Charlotte Hornets kept their playoff hopes alive with their fourth straight win, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers.
9) The Orlando Magic have put the Dwightmare behind them with a year of Hope and Hustle to reach the playoffs, Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel writes.
10) The Orlando Magic turned their season around from the end of January, Zach Oliver of Orlando Pinstriped Post explores how that happened. The Orlando Magic never backed down all season and that got them to this playoff moment. Luke Duffy of Hoops Habit lists three reasons why the Magic made the playoffs.
11) The Orlando Magic have proven their doubters wrong with a division title and a playoff berth, Spencer Henderson writes.
12) The Orlando Magic are the team no one wants to face in the first round, Luke Duffy of Hoops Habit writes.
13) D.J. Augustin has taken his bumps and bruises throughout the season, but he has gotten back up and proven to be the Orlando Magic’s iron man, Josh Robbins of The Athletic writes. He continues to prove his doubters wrong, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com writes.
14) Khem Birch got some well-deserved love as one of Zach Lowe’s Luke Walton All-Stars, honoring the best role players and grinders in the league.
15) Steve Clifford joined the Heart & Hustle Podcast to discuss the Orlando Magic’s playoff berth.
16) Stan Van Gundy joined the Orlando Sentinel Conversations podcast to discuss the Orlando Magic’s season and political activism.
17) The Orlando Magic Daily Mailbag is open as I will answer your questions before the playoffs begin. Orlando Pinstriped Post opened up their mailbag to answer questions ahead of the team’s playoff appearance.
18) Zachary Padmore of Swarm and Sting wonders if Frank Kaminsky has played himself into the team’s future plans.