Orlando Magic Secure Third Win Over Charlotte Hornets This Season

Paolo Banchero leads the Magic with 24 points as they dominate the Hornets in the second half to claim a decisive 102-86 victory.

Paolo Banchero delivered a standout performance with 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, helping the Magic outscore the Hornets 33-19 in the third quarter.
Anthony Black contributed 18 points off the bench, while Franz Wagner added 16 points and 7 rebounds to bolster Orlando's offense.
The injury-riddled Hornets, missing key players like LaMelo Ball and Tre Mann, struggled offensively, shooting just 39.5% from the field.
Both teams saw ejections just before halftime, with Orlando's Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Charlotte's Nick Smith Jr. removed following verbal confrontations.
The Magic improved to 27-29 as they head into the All-Star break, while the Hornets dropped to 13-39 after losing nine of their last ten games.