Magic vs Hornets
Thu, Jan 22
Final
Magic
Magic
(23 - 19)
97
-
124
Hornets
Hornets
(16 - 28)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic | 20 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 97 |
| Hornets | 35 | 27 | 35 | 27 | 124 |
Venue: Kia Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Paolo Banchero
ORL | #5 | F
23
7
5
LaMelo Ball
CHA | #1 | G
16
6
7
Smart Game Analysis
Orlando Magic has a 68% chance of winning the game
The Magic's significant rest advantage and strong home record should overpower a fatigued Hornets squad playing the second leg of a back-to-back.
Key Analysis
- • Orlando enters this game with three full days of rest following their London trip, while Charlotte is playing on the second night of a back-to-back.
- • The Magic have been dominant at the Kia Center with a 14-7 home record, contrasting sharply with the Hornets' 9-15 road performance.
- • Charlotte's interior defense is weakened by the absence of center Mason Plumlee, creating a favorable matchup for Paolo Banchero in the paint.
- • The Hornets rely heavily on 3-point shooting (3rd in the league), which often suffers from fatigue on consecutive game nights.
- • Orlando's defense ranks 13th in points allowed and faces a Hornets offense that scored only 87 points in their loss yesterday.
- • To steal a win, Charlotte must overcome heavy legs and shoot an exceptional percentage from deep to negate Orlando's size advantage.
