The Hornets are coming off a 144-117 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday to conclude a three-game road trip. The group allowed its opponent to shoot 54.2% from the field while committing 18 turnovers, which led to 26 points for the Heat.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner receives key injury update ahead of matchup with the Charlotte Hornets.

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Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has had a phenomenal start to the 2025-26 season. In the Hornets' first four games, in which they've gone 2-2, Ball has averaged 26.3 points, 9.5 assists, 8.3 rebounds and 1.8 steals per contest.

The Orlando Magic are on the second night of a back-to-back as they take on the Southeast Division rival Charlotte Hornets. The Magic are at a disadvantage afte