Magic vs Hornets
Fri, Dec 26
Final
Magic
Magic
(17 - 13)
105
-
120
Hornets
Hornets
(10 - 20)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic | 28 | 20 | 29 | 28 | 105 |
| Hornets | 38 | 19 | 39 | 24 | 120 |
Venue: Kia Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Anthony Black
ORL | #0 | G
24
3
4
LaMelo Ball
CHA | #1 | G
22
7
5
Smart Game Analysis
Orlando Magic has a 64% chance of winning the game
Despite missing key starters Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs, the Magic are favored due to Charlotte's poor road consistency and Orlando's historical dominance in the matchup.
Key Analysis
- • Orlando is without leading scorer Franz Wagner (ankle) and defensive anchor Jalen Suggs (hip), placing a heavy offensive burden on Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane.
- • The Magic have a psychological edge, having swept the last five head-to-head meetings, including a 123-107 victory earlier this season.
- • Charlotte struggles to maintain momentum, having lost 10 consecutive road games immediately following a victory.
- • The Hornets' defense ranks 23rd in the league (118.8 PPG allowed), which should allow Orlando's depleted offense to find scoring opportunities.
- • Charlotte relies on volume 3-point shooting (6th in makes per game), while Orlando's perimeter defense will be tested without Suggs.
- • To pull off the upset, the Hornets must push the pace with LaMelo Ball and exploit Orlando's lack of backcourt depth.
