On Friday, the Orlando Magic (17-13) host the Charlotte Hornets (10-20) at the Kia Center, and if you’re wondering how to catch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.
The Magic defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 110-106 in their last time out on Tuesday, finishing 2-2 on their West Coast road trip. They led for the majority of the game after holding advantages in 3-pointers (15-9) and free throws (21-15).
Desmond Bane produced 23 points and five rebounds, Anthony Black tallied 22 points, seven rebounds and six assists and Tyus Jones added a season-high 16 points and seven assists. Bane has scored at least 20 points in a season-long three straight games.
The Hornets are coming off a 126-109 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday for their third victory in five games. They overcame a 10-point first-half deficit after outscoring the Wizards 64-44 over the last two quarters of the game.
LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 23 points and nine assists, Brandon Miller scored 20 points and rookie Kon Knueppel had 19 points. Knueppel, after hitting five 3-pointers, is second among all players in the NBA in total 3s (109).
The Hornets and Magic are meeting for the second of four matchups this season. Orlando has won five straight in the series and 17 out of the previous 24 overall.
How to Watch
Date: Dec. 26
Time: 7 p.m. EST
Location: Orlando, Florida
Channel: FanDuel Sports Network – Southeast, FanDuel Sports Network – Florida
Stream Hornets at Magic live on Fubo! (free trial)
Betting Lines
Point Spread: Magic -5.5
Money Line: Hornets +190, Magic -235
Over/Under: 230.5
NBA Odds via BetMGM
Jerseys
Charlotte: Statement Edition (purple)
Orlando: Association Edition (white)
Source: LockerVision
Hornets at Magic Injury Report
Charlotte: Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow), Liam McNeeley (G League assignment), Mason Plumlee (groin), Antonio Reeves (two-way contract), KJ Simpson (two-way contract) and Grant Williams (knee) are out.
Orlando: Goga Bitadze (knee) is questionable. Jalen Suggs (hip) is doubtful. Colin Castleton (two-way contract), Franz Wagner (ankle) and Moe Wagner (knee) are out.
Projected Starting Lineups
Charlotte Hornets:
Kon KnueppelMiles BridgesMoussa DiabateBrandon MillerLaMelo Ball
Orlando Magic:
Desmond BanePaolo BancheroWendell Carter Jr.Anthony BlackTyus Jones