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Charlotte Hornets 90, Orlando Magic 121: final score and stats

Orlando Magic beat Charlotte Hornets, Charlotte Hornets 90 to Orlando Magic 121, on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Kia Center, Orlando, FL. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets.

NBA · NBA Play-In - East - 8th Seed GameFriday, April 17, 2026
Final
DateApr 17, 2026
Start time7:30 PM ET
VenueKia Center, Orlando, FL
TVPrime Video
Attendance19,005

Line score

Team1234T
Charlotte Hornets1621341990
Orlando Magic38303419121

Top performers

Charlotte Hornets
PointsLaMelo Ball · 23
ReboundsMoussa Diabate · 8
AssistsLaMelo Ball · 5
RatingLaMelo Ball · 23 PTS
Orlando Magic
PointsPaolo Banchero · 25
ReboundsFranz Wagner · 7
AssistsPaolo Banchero · 6
RatingPaolo Banchero · 25 PTS, 6 AST

Team comparison

Charlotte HornetsOrlando Magic
Points per game
98.8
107.0
Points allowed per game
110.4
114.6
44-38Record45-37
3rd in Southeast DivisionStanding5th in Southeast Division
1-3Road record / home record0-4
WLLLLLast 5WLLLL
W1StreakW1

Team stats

Charlotte HornetsOrlando Magic
28-83FG42-84
Field Goal %
34
50
12-453PT8-27
Three Point %
27
30
22-25FT29-37
Free Throw %
88
78
Rebounds
34
49
Offensive Rebounds
7
11
Defensive Rebounds
27
38
Assists
17
27
Steals
7
6
Blocks
4
8
Turnovers
16
14
Team Turnovers
4
0
Total Turnovers
20
14
Technical Fouls
1
1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Charlotte Hornets
Grant Williams F · Hamstring
Out
Kon Knueppel G · Hamstring - Strain
Out
Dennis Schroder G · Hamstring - Strain
Out
Brandon Miller F · Groin - Soreness
Day-To-Day
Moussa Diabate F · Quadriceps
Day-To-Day
Orlando Magic
Jalen Suggs G · Knee
Out
Jonathan Isaac F · Knee - Not Specified
Out
Paolo Banchero F · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Jamal Cain F · Shoulder - Bruise
Day-To-Day
Tristan da Silva F · Calf - Strain
Day-To-Day

Box score

Charlotte Hornets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Miles Bridges28155-121-64-421300023-29
Moussa Diabate1821-40-00-082103173-20
Brandon Miller29145-104-70-031520034-24
LaMelo Ball25237-173-86-625300114-9
Kon Knueppel29113-101-64-531010123-26
Grant Williams1510-40-41-220110113-10
Xavier Tillman721-10-00-020000110-1
Tidjane Salaun941-41-21-222000111+2
Ryan Kalkbrenner1820-30-02-231121123-6
Pat Connaughton621-20-10-031000030+1
Coby White1741-50-12-200100004-11
Josh Green1000-20-20-020000022-5
Tre Mann720-30-32-201000000-1
Team9028-8312-4522-253417167472733

Orlando Magic

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Paolo Banchero33259-172-65-856221052+17
Franz Wagner25185-100-18-1076210072+29
Wendell Carter Jr.27166-72-22-461201332+16
Desmond Bane35134-140-35-570130072+30
Jalen Suggs22125-82-50-056301056+25
Jamal Cain1293-30-03-410100102+4
Tristan da Silva1952-41-20-031100125+8
Noah Penda642-20-00-000000000-1
Moritz Wagner600-20-10-030000030-1
Goga Bitadze1672-20-03-342104313+16
Jevon Carter200-00-00-000000000+5
Anthony Black2772-100-43-353001325+9
Jett Howard631-31-20-010100011-1
Team12142-848-2729-3749271468113831

Recent form

Nov 9, 2026 · vs Cleveland CavaliersW 124-112
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Boston CelticsL 80-119
Nov 4, 2026 · at Brooklyn NetsL 104-114
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Detroit PistonsL 91-124
Oct 31, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersL 104-109
Nov 10, 2026 · at Sacramento KingsW 107-100
Nov 7, 2026 · at Golden State WarriorsL 119-126
Nov 5, 2026 · at Phoenix SunsL 104-117
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Washington WizardsL 94-103
Nov 1, 2026 · vs Boston CelticsL 97-108

Season series

CHA wins series 3-1
Mar 19, 2026ORL 111, CHA 130
Jan 22, 2026CHA 124, ORL 97
Dec 26, 2025CHA 120, ORL 105
Oct 30, 2025ORL 123, CHA 107

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic?

Orlando Magic won, 121-90, on Friday, April 17, 2026.

What was the final score of Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic?

Charlotte Hornets 90, Orlando Magic 121.

Who were the top performers?

Charlotte Hornets: LaMelo Ball (23 points). Orlando Magic: Paolo Banchero (25 points).

Where is Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic played?

Kia Center, Orlando, FL.

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