How to watch Magic vs. Hornets basketball game
By Scout Staff
2 min read
Through 3 Quarters
We’ve seen some fireworks three quarters in as the Orlando Magic and the Charlotte Hornets have combined for 184 points. Orlando currently holds a 93-91 lead.
The top scorers for the Magic have been point guard Cole Anthony (18 points), shooting guard Terrence Ross (16 points), and center Wendell Carter Jr. (16 points). Charlotte has been relying on the performance of small forward Miles Bridges, who has 28 points in addition to four rebounds.
Charlotte has been used to carrying a lead into the fourth quarter lately, so we’ll see how they respond to the deficit.
Who’s Playing
Charlotte @ Orlando
Current Records: Charlotte 3-1; Orlando 1-3
What to Know
The Orlando Magic will be returning home after a two-game road trip. Orlando and the Charlotte Hornets will face off in a Southeast Division battle at 7 p.m. ET Wednesday at Amway Center. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they’ll have plenty of motivation to get the ‘W.’
The Magic received a tough blow on Monday as they fell 107-90 to the Miami Heat. Small forward Franz Wagner (15 points) and point guard Jalen Suggs (15 points) were the top scorers for Orlando.
Meanwhile, Charlotte fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against the Boston Celtics on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result, falling 140-129. The top scorers for Charlotte were small forward Miles Bridges (25 points) and point guard LaMelo Ball (25 points).
Orlando is expected to lose this next one by 5.5. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn’t have high expectations for them since the squad is 1-3 ATS when expected to lose.
The losses put the Magic at 1-3 and the Hornets at a reciprocal 3-1. A pair of offensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Orlando has only been able to knock down 40.50% percent of their shots, which is the third lowest field goal percentage in the league. Charlotte’s offense has more to brag about, as they they come into the game boasting the second most points per game in the league at 121.5. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Amway Center — Orlando, Florida
- TV: Bally Sports SE Charlotte
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $10.00
Odds
The Hornets are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Magic, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Hornets as a 6-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Charlotte have won 15 out of their last 21 games against Orlando.
- May 07, 2021 – Charlotte 122 vs. Orlando 112
- Jan 25, 2021 – Orlando 117 vs. Charlotte 108
- Jan 24, 2021 – Charlotte 107 vs. Orlando 104
- Feb 03, 2020 – Orlando 112 vs. Charlotte 100
- Jan 20, 2020 – Orlando 106 vs. Charlotte 83
- Apr 10, 2019 – Orlando 122 vs. Charlotte 114
- Feb 14, 2019 – Orlando 127 vs. Charlotte 89
- Dec 31, 2018 – Charlotte 125 vs. Orlando 100
- Oct 19, 2018 – Charlotte 120 vs. Orlando 88
- Apr 06, 2018 – Charlotte 137 vs. Orlando 100
- Feb 14, 2018 – Charlotte 104 vs. Orlando 102
- Dec 04, 2017 – Charlotte 104 vs. Orlando 94
- Oct 29, 2017 – Charlotte 120 vs. Orlando 113
- Mar 22, 2017 – Charlotte 109 vs. Orlando 102
- Mar 10, 2017 – Charlotte 121 vs. Orlando 81
- Dec 28, 2016 – Charlotte 120 vs. Orlando 101
- Dec 09, 2016 – Charlotte 109 vs. Orlando 88
- Apr 13, 2016 – Charlotte 117 vs. Orlando 103
- Mar 16, 2016 – Charlotte 107 vs. Orlando 99
- Jan 22, 2016 – Charlotte 120 vs. Orlando 116
- Dec 16, 2015 – Orlando 113 vs. Charlotte 98
Injury Report for Orlando
- E’Twaun Moore: Out (Knee)
- Michael Carter-Williams: Out (Ankle)
- Chuma Okeke: Out (Hip)
- Jonathan Isaac: Out (Knee)
- Markelle Fultz: Out (Knee)
Injury Report for Charlotte
- Terry Rozier: Out (Ankle)
- P.J. Washington: Out (Knee)
