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Bam Adebayo makes his feelings known on LaMelo Ball's actions that sidelined him with a back injury in the second quarter of the Heat's play-in tournament elimination game against the Hornets.
The Philadelphia 76ers played a sensational game against the Orlando Magic to get past the Play-In round, and they get the opportunity to move on to play the No. 2 seed Boston Celtics. This is going to be a major challenge for head coach Nick Nurse and his players. Nick Nurse on the Boston Celtics: […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse admits guarding Celtics will be incredible challenge appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer break down the NBA Play-In, the Golden State Warriors advancing, Orlando Magic issues, Pistons' playoff path, and reveal their 2026 All-NBA team picks. Episode Timestamps 00:00 Warriors-Clippers Play-In Recap 13:30 Magic-Sixers Play-In Analysis 26:01 Time for Magic to Blow it Up 33:07 Pistons' Playoff Path 47:14 Our All-NBA Teams Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or via the RSS feed.
The Orlando Magic host the Charlotte Hornets in the final Play-In clash, as both teams aim to win a ticket to the first round against the Pistons.
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-...
The Hornets could be missing their starting center when they play at Orlando on Friday to determine the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Moussa Diabate is questionable to suit up for the elimination game due to left hip soreness, Charlotte announced (via Twitter). A French big man, Diabate recorded eight points, 14 […]
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball avoided a suspension for tripping Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, but was fined $60,000 for the dirty play that resulted in an injury. Ball addressed the play and Adebayo ahead of his Play-In Tournament game against the Orlando Magic. Ball discussed the play during the Hornets’ morning shootaround, per WCNC’s […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball responds to Bam Adebayo tripping incident appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s days with the Milwaukee Bucks are clearly numbered. Antetokounmpo has been expressing his discontent with how the Bucks handled his injury status in a multitude of ways before the 2025-26 season ended, and with the Greek Freak being featured prominently in trade talks prior to the deadline, it makes sense for the Bucks […] The post 3 players Bucks must trade as Giannis Antetokounmpo situation comes to a head appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Orlando is hoping its all-in approach for Desmond Bane will help stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner win a championship.
The Orlando Magic are on the brink of elimination as they host the Charlotte Hornets in the Play-In Tournament at Kia Center on Friday for the last ticket to the playoffs in the Eastern Conference. The winner will face the Detroit Pistons in the first round. The Magic had the chance to enter the playoffs […] The post Kendrick Perkins ‘sick and tired’ of Magic’s Paolo Banchero as coaching rumors swirl appeared first on ClutchPoints.
While Tyrese Maxey will draw all of the headlines for his flashy efforts against the Orlando Magic in the Philadelphia 76ers Play-In Tournament win, VJ Edgecombe clocked in as a clear 1B, scoring 19 points in 42 minutes to help put Jamahl Mosley’s squad away. Asked how it felt to secure a playoff spot in […] The post VJ Edgecombe takes subtle jab at eliminated teams after 76ers clinch playoffs spot appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, erased a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to edge the Clippers and advance in the NBA's play-in tournament.
The NBA Play-In Tournament will conclude Friday, April 17, with the Magic hosting the Hornets and the Suns hosting the Warriors.
Philadelphia is returning to the playoffs after missing out last season.
The NBA has fined LaMelo Ball $35,000 "for making unnecessary and reckless contact" with Bam Adebayo during Tuesday's play-in game. The Hornets star also was fined $25,000 for using profane language during a TV interview after that game.
The Philadelphia 76ers earned the right to the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs, defeating the Orlando Magic, 109-97, on Wednesday night. In what was a highly physical game that saw several technicals called, it was Andre Drummond of all players who put the game to bed. With just under a minute left […] The post 76ers legend Allen Iverson has perfect reaction to Andre Drummond dagger vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, and the Sixers pulled away late to top the Magic 109-97 on Wednesday night to secure the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The Orlando Magic went all-in this season when they made a blockbuster trade with the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane. However, this season has not gone according to plan for the Magic, and they were passed in the Eastern Conference’s top six and found themselves in the Play-In Tournament. Now, the Magic will have just […] The post 2 Magic players most to blame for Play-In loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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The Orlando Magic came into the week with two chances to secure their spot in the NBA playoffs, and now they have just one. On Wednesday night, Orlando’s first chance went by the wayside during a 109-97 loss to the 76ers in Philadelphia. Now, the Magic will head back home for a tilt with the […] The post Magic star Paolo Banchero’s statement after loss to 76ers will have alarm bells ringing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
