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Malik Monk, Charlotte Hornets roll over makeshift Orlando Magic rotation | Charlotte Observer

Reserve Malik Monk scored 26 points, Frank Kaminsky added 21 and the Charlotte Hornets routed the outmanned Orlando Magic 137-100 on Friday night.

Marvin Williams scored 18 points and Dwight Howard had 16 points and 17 rebounds for the Hornets, who stopped a four-game losing streak. Charlotte led by 24 points two minutes into the second quarter and pushed the advantage to as many as 45 in the second half despite benching all starters for the final period.

D.J. Augustin led Orlando with 19 points and Marreese Speights had 14 for the Magic, who prominently featured four players off their G League roster in the game.