The Orlando Magic visit the Spectrum Center to face the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, March 19, at 7:00 PM ET.
Orlando will be without Anthony Black (left lateral abdominal strain), Jonathan Isaac (left knee sprain), and Franz Wagner (left high ankle sprain).
Charlotte is missing Tosan Evbuomwan, PJ Hall, Liam McNeeley, and Antonio Reeves due to G League assignments, while Tidjane Salaun (left calf strain) is listed as out.
Paolo Banchero leads the Magic with 22.4 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. Desmond Bane contributes 20.5 points and 4.2 assists per contest, while Wendell Carter Jr. adds 11.7 points and 7.5 rebounds.
The Hornets rely on Brandon Miller, who averages 20.3 points per game, and LaMelo Ball, contributing 19.5 points and 7.2 assists. Miles Bridges adds 17.5 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Kon Knueppel delivers 19.3 points per game, making them the primary scoring options in Charlotte’s depleted lineup.
Orlando enters the game with a 38-30 record, positioned sixth in the Eastern Conference, while the Hornets sit at 35-34, holding the tenth seed. The season series favors Charlotte 2-1, with the Hornets winning the last two matchups, including a 124-97 victory on January 22.
Thursday’s game carries playoff implications for both teams. Orlando looks to strengthen its sixth-place standing, while the Hornets aim to extend their modest winning streak and secure home-court momentum.
