Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic bulldozed Charlott's defense, scoring 12 in the first quarter alone

Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic bulldozed Charlott's defense, scoring 12 in the first quarter alone

 Rich Storry

The Orlando Magic thrashed the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 to keep their season alive as the NBA playoffs' final teams were determined Friday.

Paolo Banchero top-scored with 25 points to set up a daunting first-round playoff series for the Magic against the Eastern Conference top-seeded Detroit Pistons. 

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