Play-In Friday Preview: Hornets, Warriors Eye Playoff Berths

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Friday’s SoFi Play-In doubleheader features East No. 9 Charlotte Hornets at No. 8 Orlando Magic (7:30 PM ET, Prime Video) and West No. 10 Golden State Warriors at No. 8 Phoenix Suns (10 PM ET, Prime Video). The preview highlights Paolo Banchero, LaMelo Ball, Devin Booker and Stephen Curry, with Ball vs. Suggs and Curry vs. Brooks as key matchups, and predicts Charlotte and Golden State will advance to the playoffs.
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