Updated Jan. 22, 2026, 5:12 p.m. ET
On Thursday, the Orlando Magic (23-19) host the Charlotte Hornets (16-28) at the Kia Center, and if you’re wondering how to catch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.
The Magic return from Europe after facing the Memphis Grizzlies for a pair of games in Berlin and London, splitting the two matchups. They won the first game in Germany, which served as a homecoming for Berlin natives Franz and Moe Wagner, and Tristan da Silva, who is from Munich.
Orlando lost to Memphis 129-109 on Sunday, trailing by as many as 33 points in the first half. The Grizzlies put up 40 points in the opening frame and began the second quarter on a 15-0 run to effectively put the Magic away on the second leg of their European doubleheader.
The Hornets are coming off a 94-87 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, dropping to 5-6 in January. They trailed the entire game and were down by as many as 27 points in the first half after scoring only 12 points in the second quarter.
Brandon Miller produced 24 points to lead the Hornets, while rookie Kon Knueppel tallied 21 points and 11 rebounds and Miles Bridges added 11 points. Miller has scored at least 20 points in four straight games, the third-longest streak of his career.
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The Hornets and Magic are meeting for the third of four matchups this season. They have split the series thus far, though Orlando has taken 10 out of the last 12 games overall.
How to Watch
Date: Jan. 22
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 -4.5
Money Line: Hornets +154, Magic -190
Over/Under: 223.5
NBA Odds via BetMGM
Jerseys
Charlotte: Association Edition (white)
Orlando: Statement Edition (black)
Source:Â LockerVision
Hornets at Magic Injury Report
Charlotte: LaMelo Ball (thumb) is questionable. Tre Mann (illness), Mason Plumlee (groin) and KJ Simpson (hip) are out.
Orlando: Colin Castleton (two-way contract), Jalen Suggs (knee) and Franz Wagner (ankle) are out.
Projected Starting Lineups
Charlotte Hornets:
Kon KnueppelMiles BridgesMoussa DiabateBrandon MillerSion James
Orlando Magic:
Franz WagnerPaolo BancheroWendell Carter Jr.Desmond BaneAnthony Black
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