CHARLOTTE – New Year’s resolutions for the Orlando Magic as they head into what they hope will be a bountiful 2019: Get difference-making point guard D.J. Augustin healthy as soon as possible and eventually figure out a way to topple the rival Charlotte Hornets.
The Magic had no Augustin on the final day of 2018, and for much of the night, it felt like they had no chance against Kemba Walker and a Hornets’ franchise that continues to torment them.
With Augustin and back-up point guard Jonathon Simmons missing because of ankle injuries, the Magic’s offense sputtered much of the night and their defense had little luck in slowing down Walker in a 125-100 loss at Spectrum Center.