Timberwolves125
Cavaliers127
Mavericks113
Thunder125
Rockets120
Warriors134
Nuggets114Charlotte Hornets @ Orlando Magic: Dec 26, 2025
Hornets vs Magic final: the Charlotte Hornets beat the Orlando Magic 120-105 on December 26, 2025 at Amway Center, Orlando.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | 38 | 19 | 39 | 24 | 120 |
| Magic | 28 | 20 | 29 | 28 | 105 |
Top Performers
Hornets
- 22 PTS LaMelo Ball
- 12 REB Moussa Diabate
- 5 AST Miles Bridges
Magic
- 24 PTS Anthony Black
- 10 REB Desmond Bane
- 4 AST Desmond Bane
Hornets vs Magic Box Score
Charlotte Hornets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Miller F | 36 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5-16 | 2-5 | 3-4 | +11 |
| Miles Bridges F | 34 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6-13 | 2-6 | 2-2 | +18 |
| Moussa Diabate FC | 32 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 4-8 | +6 |
| Kon Knueppel G | 15 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5-7 | 4-4 | 2-2 | +5 |
| LaMelo Ball G | 28 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7-20 | 4-10 | 4-6 | +11 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| PJ Hall F | 9 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 3-4 | +5 |
| Josh Green G | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Pat Connaughton G | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -1 |
| Tre Mann G | 8 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Collin Sexton G | 18 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-9 | 3-3 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Tidjane Salaun F | 22 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6-7 | 2-3 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Sion James G | 20 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +8 |
Orlando Magic
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Carter Jr. CF | 28 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5-10 | 2-5 | 4-4 | -4 |
| Desmond Bane G | 32 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7-19 | 0-6 | 1-2 | -6 |
| Paolo Banchero F | 31 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4-13 | 0-2 | 5-6 | -11 |
| Tyus Jones G | 19 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 2-4 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Anthony Black G | 36 | 24 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8-17 | 4-7 | 4-4 | -19 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Noah Penda F | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Jonathan Isaac F | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -12 |
| Tristan da Silva F | 21 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3-8 | 1-2 | 1-1 | -2 |
| Jase Richardson G | 22 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-7 | 1-2 | 3-4 | -4 |
| Jett Howard GF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Orlando Robinson C | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Jamal Cain F | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-6 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -4 |
Hornets vs Magic Recap
The Hornets beat the Magic by outscoring them 39-29 in the third quarter. Charlotte moved to 11-20, while Orlando fell to 17-14.
The Hornets led 57-48 at halftime after a second quarter the Magic won by 1 point. The third quarter pushed the gap to 19, with Charlotte ahead 96-77 after three. Orlando outscored Charlotte 28-24 in the fourth, but the deficit held. The Hornets made 19 of 39 from three, while the Magic made 11 of 35.
Anthony Black led Orlando with 24 points, and LaMelo Ball topped Charlotte with 22. Moussa Diabate grabbed 12 rebounds for the Hornets, two more than Desmond Bane's 10 for the Magic. Charlotte shot 41 of 87 from the field, while Orlando made 37 of 93. The Hornets finished with 53 rebounds to the Magic's 42.
The number to know: 14 turnovers for Charlotte, against 9 for Orlando, and the Hornets still won by 15.
Team Stats
| Hornets | Stat | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| 41-87 | Field Goals | 37-93 |
| 47.1% | FG % | 39.8% |
| 19-39 | 3-Pointers | 11-35 |
| 48.7% | 3P % | 31.4% |
| 19-28 | Free Throws | 20-23 |
| 67.9% | FT % | 87.0% |
| 53 | Rebounds | 42 |
| 16 | Off. Rebounds | 16 |
| 23 | Assists | 22 |
| 3 | Steals | 7 |
| 6 | Blocks | 7 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 19 | Fouls | 25 |
| 24 | Biggest Lead | 4 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hornets | 58.0% | 12.4% | 38.1% | 0.218 |
 Magic | 45.7% | 8.0% | 30.2% | 0.215 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Hornets vs Magic Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, December 26, 20257:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) · Magic WRDQ TV 27
- Arena
- Amway CenterOrlando
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Hornets vs Magic Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Hornets last 5
- W vs Wizards 126-109 Dec 23, 2025
- L @ Cavaliers 132-139 Dec 22, 2025
- L @ Pistons 86-112 Dec 20, 2025
- W vs Hawks 133-126 Dec 18, 2025
- W @ Cavaliers 119-111 Dec 14, 2025
Magic last 5
- W @ Trail Blazers 110-106 Dec 23, 2025
- L @ Warriors 97-120 Dec 22, 2025
- W @ Jazz 128-127 Dec 20, 2025
- L @ Nuggets 115-126 Dec 18, 2025
- L vs Knicks 120-132 Dec 13, 2025
Previous meetings
- Apr 17, 2026 Hornets @ Magic 90-121
- Mar 19, 2026 Magic @ Hornets 111-130
- Jan 22, 2026 Hornets @ Magic 124-97
- Oct 30, 2025 Magic @ Hornets 123-107
More NBA Games on Dec 26, 2025
- Final
Miami Heat0-4126
Atlanta Hawks2-2111Top: Young 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1117
Washington Wizards2-2138Top: Ingram 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics2-1140
Indiana Pacers2-2122Top: Brown 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1102
Chicago Bulls1-3109Top: Embiid 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-2115
New Orleans Pelicans0-3108Top: Booker 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-3104
Memphis Grizzlies4-0125Top: Jr. 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-0129
Utah Jazz1-3131Top: George 31 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2119
Portland Trail Blazers2-0103Top: Harden 34 PTSBox score ›
That covers Hornets vs Magic: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Hornets visit the Pistons Oct 28; Magic visit the Raptors Oct 28.
Hornets vs Magic FAQs
Who won Hornets vs Magic on Dec 26, 2025?
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Orlando Magic 120-105 on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Amway Center in Orlando. LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 22 points.
What are the Hornets and Magic records?
After this game the Hornets were 11-20 and the Magic were 17-14 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Hornets vs Magic?
LaMelo Ball scored 22 for the Hornets. Anthony Black scored 24 for the Magic.
Who leads the Hornets vs Magic season series?
The Hornets lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season. In the playoffs the Magic won the series 1-0.
Who won the last Hornets vs Magic game?
The Magic beat the Hornets 121-90 on Apr 17, 2026 at home.
Where was Hornets vs Magic played?
At Amway Center in Orlando, the home arena of the Orlando Magic.
What was the score by quarter in Hornets vs Magic?
Hornets-Magic: Q1 38-28, Q2 19-20, Q3 39-29, Q4 24-28.
What is next for the Hornets and Magic?
Hornets visit the Pistons on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Magic visit the Raptors on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:30 PM ET.