Overview
- Franz Wagner, listed as questionable with a left heel contusion, started and scored 21 points.
- Paolo Banchero finished with 18 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, narrowly missing a triple-double.
- Orlando recorded its second win of the season with five players reaching double figures.
- Charlotte was without Brandon Miller due to a shoulder subluxation, and LaMelo Ball posted 17 points and 13 assists after a $35,000 fine earlier in the day.
- The Hornets started three rookies for the first time in franchise history, and the Magic visit Washington on Saturday.