NBA Play-In Disappointment: Can The Charlotte Hornets Win With LaMelo Ball?
Published on Apr 20, 2026, 10:22:33 AM
Total time: 00:09:13
Published on Apr 20, 2026, 10:22:33 AM
Total time: 00:09:13
Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if the Charlotte Hornets can win with LaMelo Ball.
On Friday, the Charlotte Hornets’ season came to an end in the play-in tournament against the Orlando Magic. After a dramatic win over the Miami Heat earlier in the week, Charlotte was eliminated in decisive fashion as Orlando controlled the game from the start and never looked back. The Magic won 121-90 to secure the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. The loss officially ended Charlotte’s season and sent the Magic into the playoffs. Can the Hornets win with LaMelo Ball? Can they make the second round? Can the Hornets even get a star better than Ball?
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