Hornets vs. Magic Play-In Results According to NBA 2K26

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Let’s take a look at the results of the Charlotte Hornets versus Orlando Magic Play-In Tournament game, according to NBA 2K26, to see who the game predicts will win. Charlotte won their first Play-In game and needs just one more victory to make the playoffs. Orlando lost their first game, but can still stay in the competition with a win against Charlotte. Here’s what NBA 2K26 says will happen.

Who wins Hornets vs. Magic NBA Play-In Tournament according to NBA 2K26?

Our NBA 2K26 simulation predicts the Charlotte Hornets will win against the Orlando Magic in the Play-In Tournament with a score of 116-99.

The Hornets started strong and dominated the game, easily defeating the Magic. Orlando tried to rally towards the end of the first half, but couldn’t overcome the deficit, ending their season.

TEAM Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 FINAL
CHA 35 29 29 23 116
ORL 17 35 23 24 99

Charlotte’s win was largely due to their ability to capitalize on turnovers. They scored 23 points off turnovers, significantly more than Orlando’s six. The Hornets also excelled in other areas, recording nine steals and grabbing 19 more rebounds than their opponents.

The Hornets had a balanced offensive performance, with Coby White, Kon Knueppel, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Moussa Diabate, and LaMelo Ball all scoring at least 15 points. Diabate was particularly impactful, grabbing 24 rebounds and helping the Hornets control possession throughout the game.

Only three Magic players – Franz Wagner, Moritz Wagner, and Jalen Suggs – reached double figures, scoring 15 or more points. Orlando’s offense had a tough night, even limiting star player Paolo Banchero to just 12 points.

Additionally, check out some of the game stats from our Hornets vs. Magic Play-In results:

Hornets STAT Magic
52/101 (51%) Field Goals 38/79 (48%)
8/35 (23%) Three Pointers 12/33 (36%)
4/5 (80%) Free Throws 11/13 (85%)
17 Offensive Rebounds 4
39 Defensive Rebounds 33
9 Steals 5
0 Blocks 3
6 (23) Turnovers (Points Off) 12 (6)
8 Team Fouls 7
23 Biggest Lead 0
24:31 Time of Possession 23:27

YES! The Hornets are finally back in the NBA Playoffs! It’s been way too long – since the 2015-2016 season, can you believe it? Now we’re up against the top seed, the Detroit Pistons, in the first round. It’s gonna be a tough series, for sure, but we’re still in the hunt! Honestly, I think Charlotte might just shock a few people this postseason. Let’s go Hornets!

The Orlando Magic’s season is over after their loss to the 76ers. Despite having one last opportunity to stay in contention, they won’t be continuing to the playoffs. They’ll now focus on rebuilding for next season, hoping to make the necessary improvements to return to the playoffs.

That concludes our NBA 2K26 simulation of the Hornets and Magic Play-In game. We hope you enjoyed it, and we’re excited to see how the actual game plays out tonight!

These simulations help us refine our predictions by letting us test different CPU settings. While we constantly strive for improvement, accurately forecasting outcomes is always challenging. This past postseason was especially unpredictable and full of thrilling plays.

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2026-04-16 19:43