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Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Orlando Magic (2-7) visit the Charlotte Hornets (4-7) on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic.

NBATuesday, December 29, 2026
Orlando Magic logoOrlando Magic2-7
7:00 PM ETDec 29, 2026
Charlotte Hornets logoCharlotte Hornets4-7
DateDec 29, 2026
Time7:00 PM ET
VenueSpectrum Center, Charlotte, NC

Team comparison

Orlando MagicCharlotte Hornets
Points per game
107.0
98.8
Points allowed per game
116.2
110.4
2-7Record4-7
5th in Southeast DivisionStanding3rd in Southeast Division
2-3Road record / home record3-4
LLLLWLast 5WLLLL
L4StreakW1

Team stats

Orlando MagicCharlotte Hornets
L4StreakW1
Points Against
116.2
110.4
2-7Last Ten Games3-7
Points Per Game
107.0
98.8
Field Goal %
45
40
Three Point %
34
31
Rebounds Per Game
41.9
46.1
Assists Per Game
26.4
21.5
Blocks Per Game
3.9
4.6
Steals Per Game
7.3
7.2
Team Turnovers Per Game
0.4
1.3
Total Turnovers Per Game
17.8
19.0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Orlando Magic
Tristan da Silva F · Calf - Strain
Out
Jalen Suggs G · Knee
Out
Jonathan Isaac F · Knee - Not Specified
Out
Paolo Banchero F · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Noah Penda F · Hamstring - Strain
Out
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

Recent form

Orlando MagicLLLLW
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
Oct 30, 2026 · at Toronto RaptorsW 121-114
Charlotte HornetsWLLLL
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

Season series

Series starts 12/23
Feb 25, 2027CHA 0, ORL 0
Jan 25, 2027ORL 0, CHA 0
Dec 29, 2026ORL 0, CHA 0
Dec 23, 2026CHA 0, ORL 0

Team pages

Orlando Magic
Schedule, roster and statsCharlotte Hornets
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets?

The game is on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC.

What are the records of the Orlando Magic and Charlotte Hornets?

Orlando Magic: 2-7. Charlotte Hornets: 4-7.

Who is injured for Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets?

Listed out or doubtful: Orlando Magic: Tristan da Silva, Jalen Suggs, Jonathan Isaac, Paolo Banchero. Charlotte Hornets: Grant Williams, Kon Knueppel, Dennis Schroder. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets played?

Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC.

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