Pursuing playoff spot, Magic out to avoid distractions vs. Hornets

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The Charlotte Hornets probably could benefit from a distraction in the final weeks of the season.

The Orlando Magic really can't afford to lose focus.

The teams meet Friday night in Charlotte, where Hornets coach Steve Clifford is bound to draw attention.

There has been time to digest Wednesday's announcement that Clifford will step down as Charlotte's coach at season's end