Franz Wagner Leads Magic to Dominant Win Over Hornets in NBA Cup

The Orlando Magic secured a 114-89 victory against the Charlotte Hornets, with Franz Wagner scoring 32 points in the team's first NBA Cup group play game.

Franz Wagner scored 32 points and led the Magic in rebounds and assists, marking his sixth consecutive game as the team's top scorer.
Jalen Suggs contributed 17 points, all in the first half, as the Magic capitalized on Charlotte's 22 turnovers.
LaMelo Ball scored 35 points for the Hornets, but his efforts were overshadowed by the team's shooting struggles and high turnover rate.
The Magic's defense shone in the absence of injured players Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr., leading to their third consecutive home win.
Orlando's bench outscored Charlotte's 45-27, with Moritz Wagner adding 18 points off the bench for the Magic.