Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets — 121:90, NBA

The Orlando Magic cruised past the Charlotte Hornets, 121–90, using an efficient offensive night and a clear edge on the glass to pull away early and never look back. Orlando shot 34-of-57 from the field (60.0%) and consistently generated quality looks through ball movement, finishing with 27 assists. Charlotte struggled to match that efficiency and fell behind as Orlando controlled pace and possessions. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 25 points, setting the tone as Orlando built separation and maintained it with steady scoring across multiple stretches. Franz Wagner added 18 points, and Wendell Carter Jr. contributed 16 points while helping anchor a strong rebounding performance. Orlando won the rebounding battle 49–34, creating extra opportunities and limiting Charlotte’s second-chance looks. For Charlotte, LaMelo Ball scored a team-high 23 points and Miles Bridges added 15, but the Hornets couldn’t sustain offense for long stretches. Charlotte’s shooting profile leaned heavily on the three-point line (45 attempts), and despite making 12 threes, the overall efficiency lagged behind Orlando’s. The Hornets finished with 17 assists, and the gap in ball movement and interior production showed as the deficit grew. The result reinforces Orlando’s ability to overwhelm opponents when it combines high-percentage shooting with rebounding and playmaking. For Charlotte, the loss highlights the need for more consistent scoring beyond perimeter volume and a stronger effort on the boards to stay competitive against physical, balanced teams.