Orlando Magic faces Charlotte Hornets in Eastern Conference

The Orlando Magic will face the Charlotte Hornets in an Eastern Conference matchup in Charlotte on Tuesday at 7 p.m. EDT. The Magic have a record of 34-38 and are currently in eighth place, while the Hornets are struggling at 18-53, sitting in 14th place. The Hornets have had a tough season, with a 10-35 record in conference games. They have won only five out of 32 games against teams with winning records. In contrast, the Magic have performed better within their division, holding a 9-3 record against other teams in the Southeast. Orlando is averaging 22.8 assists per game, which is the lowest in the Eastern Conference. Franz Wagner leads the team with an average of 4.8 assists. The Hornets score an average of 105.8 points per game, slightly lower than the Magic's average points allowed per game at 106.1. Top players for both teams include LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges for the Hornets, alongside Paolo Banchero and Wagner for the Magic. Ball averages 25.2 points, while Bridges scores 21.8 points over the last 10 games. Banchero is performing well with 25.5 points and nearly 7 rebounds, while Wagner contributes with 21.7 points and 6 rebounds. In their last 10 games, the Hornets have a record of 4-6, averaging just under 110 points per game. The Magic are 5-5 in their last 10, with a similar scoring average. In injury news, the Hornets are missing several key players, including Grant Williams and Brandon Miller, both out for the rest of the season. The Magic's injury list includes Jalen Suggs, also out for the season, while Cole Anthony and Trevelin Queen are day-to-day.