Southeast Division opponents square off when the Charlotte Hornets (44-38) travel to face the Orlando Magic (45-37) at Kia Center, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, April 17, 2026.

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Jamal Murray had a devastating night at the free throw line, making all 16 of his attempts to carry the Nuggets past the Wolves in a Game 1 in which Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon had a quiet first hal...