
3 questions for Pistons ahead of NBA playoffs vs Magic, prediction
3 questions that'll determine whether the Detroit Pistons or Orlando Magic will advance in the NBA playoffs for the first time in more than a decade
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3 questions that'll determine whether the Detroit Pistons or Orlando Magic will advance in the NBA playoffs for the first time in more than a decade

The Orlando Magic clinched the No. 8 seed with a decisive victory over the Hornets Friday night.

The Orlando Magic defeated the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 in the NBA Play-In and grabbed the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Miro Heiskanen is expected to play in Game 1 against the Wild, Stars coach Glen Gulutzan said. The defenseman ranks fourth in the NHL in ice time.

Orlando's defense and hustle overwhelmed Charlotte, leading to a blowout win for the Magic in the NBA play-in tournament.

The Stars signed defenseman Nils Lundkvist to a two-year, $3.5 million extension on the eve of the playoffs. Dallas hosts Minnesota in Game 1 on Saturday.

The Boston Bruins need to expose this area of the Buffalo Sabres' game.

It's certainly not ideal for Golden State.

K'Andre Miller talks Stanley Cup Playoffs, Lenovo Center's home advantage, and adjusting to life in Raleigh with ABC11.