Orlando Magic (1-4, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (2-2, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Magic -2.5; over/under is 241.5
BOTTOM LINE: Orlando aims to end its four-game losing streak with a win against Charlotte.
Charlotte went 19-63 overall, 10-42 in Eastern Conference play and 12-29 at home during the 2024-25 season. The Hornets averaged 105.1 points per game while shooting 43.0% from the field and 33.9% from 3-point distance last season.
Orlando went 41-41 overall and 31-21 in Eastern Conference action during the 2024-25 season. The Magic averaged 105.4 points per game last season, 45.7 in the paint, 19.0 off of turnovers and 13.8 on fast breaks.
INJURIES: Hornets: Grant Williams: out (acl), Brandon Miller: out (shoulder), Josh Green: out (shoulder).
Magic: Moritz Wagner: day to day (knee).
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