Orlando Magic (35-26, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (15-46, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Orlando will look to keep its three-game winning streak intact when the Magic take on Charlotte.
The Hornets went 4-6 against division opponents. Charlotte is allowing 118.0 points and has been outscored by 10.4 points per game.
The Magic are 6-6 in the division. Orlando is 5-7 in games decided by 3 points or less.
The Hornets’ 12.0 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.4 more shots on average than the 11.6 per game the Magic are allowing. The Magic have averaged 10.9 3-pointers per game this season, which is 2.6 fewer shots on average than the 13.5 per game the Hornets allow.
The teams are playing for the second time this season. The Magic won the last meeting 130-117 on November 26. Cole Anthony scored 30 points to help the Magic earn the victory.
TOP PERFORMERS: Miles Bridges is averaging 21.4 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists for the Hornets. Brandon Miller is averaging 16.1 points over Charlotte’s last 10 games.
Paolo Banchero scores 22.9 points per game with 6.9 rebounds and 5.2 assists for the Magic. Franz Wagner is averaging 20.1 points and 5.3 rebounds while shooting 53.6% over the last 10 games for Orlando.
LAST 10 GAMES: Hornets: 5-5, averaging 104.4 points, 41.7 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 7.8 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 46.8% since field. Their opponents average 105.7 points per game.
Magic: 8-2, averaging 112.8 points, 43.0 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 8.2 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 52.0% from the field. Their opponents average 105.2 points.
INJURIES: Hornets: LaMelo Ball: out (ankle), Seth Curry: out (ankle), Mark Williams: out (back), Cody Martin: out (ankle), Nick Richards: out (foot).
Magic: None listed.
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