: LaMelo Ball led Charlotte with 23 points, but the team struggled with three-point shooting and defensive rotations throughout the blowout.
: This match was streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video , which now holds exclusive rights to specific NBA Play-In games. : LaMelo Ball led Charlotte with 23 points,
Despite the blowout loss in the play-in, Charlotte actually won the regular-season series 3–1: : Magic won 123–107. Dec 26, 2025 : Hornets won 120–105. Jan 22, 2026 : Hornets won 124–97. Mar 19, 2026 : Hornets won 130–111. 2026 : Hornets won 130–111.