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Magic beat Hornets for third time this season

February 13 - Paolo Banchero collected 24 points, eight rebounds and six assists to lift the host Orlando Magic to a 102-86 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.

Banchero sank 4 of 9 attempts from 3-point range for the Magic, who broke open a close game by outscoring the Hornets 33-19 in the third quarter.

Orlando's Anthony Black made 8 of 13 shots to highlight his 18-point performance off the bench.

Franz Wagner recorded 16 points and seven rebounds, and Cole Anthony had 13 and six, respectively, to help the Magic defeat the Hornets for the third time in as many meetings this season.