A deplorable day at the free throw line left the Hornets just out of contention for the win on Sunday.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LaMelo Ball scored 33 points but the Charlotte Hornets were bested by the Orlando Magic on Sunday.
The game stayed close the entire way but the Magic created a slim gap over the Hornets in the fourth quarter to edge out to a 119-113 win. Contributing to Charlotte's downfall was a 1 for 9 free throw mark in the final frame.
The Hornets opened the game with an offensive spark.