Charlotte Hornets @ Orlando Magic: Dec 23, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Charlotte HornetsHornets
3-1 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Orlando MagicMagic
1-2 · Home

Hornets vs Magic tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at Amway Center, Orlando. TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), WRDQ TV 27 (Magic).

How to Watch Hornets vs Magic: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Wednesday, December 23, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) · Magic WRDQ TV 27
Stream
NBA League PassHornets: DAZN · Magic: DAZN
Arena
Amway CenterOrlando

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Coby WhiteHornetsGDay-To-DayCalfOct 20, 2026
Grant WilliamsHornetsFDay-To-DayHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kon KnueppelHornetsGDay-To-DayHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kylan BoswellHornetsGOutKneeOct 20, 2026
Izaiyah NelsonMagicFOutAnkleSep 28, 2026
Jalen SuggsMagicGOutKneeOct 26, 2026
Jonathan IsaacMagicFDay-To-DayKneeOct 20, 2026
Noah PendaMagicFOutHamstringOct 17, 2026
Paolo BancheroMagicFOutAnkleOct 24, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Hornets

Magic

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Hornets vs Magic Preview

The Hornets are 3-1 this season, while the Magic are 1-2 this season.

The Hornets won last season's series 3-1. The Hornets rank 2nd in free throw %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Brandon Miller (24.3 points per game) and Paolo Banchero (24.5 points per game).

Hornets vs Magic Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesHornets 3-1Playoffs: Magic 1-0

Previous meetings

Hornets vs Magic Season Stats 2026-27

Hornets 4 GPMagic 3 GP
104.0#29
Points per game
109.7#25
111.0#11
Opponent points
116.3#19
41.5%#28
Field goal %
45.1%#21
29.8%#26
Three-point %
32.2%#19
87.0%#2
Free throw %
73.4%#23
47.8#7
Rebounds
43.7#16
21.5#29
Assists
27.0#9
6.8#24
Steals
7.7#21
5.3#13
Blocks
4.3#20
17.8#26
Turnovers
17.0#21

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Pistons3-0–
276ers3-10.5
3Hornets3-10.5
4Celtics2-11.0
5Raptors2-11.0
8Pacers2-21.5
9Wizards2-21.5
10Magic1-22.0
11Bucks1-32.5
12Bulls1-32.5

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This Hornets vs Magic page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Hornets visit the Hawks Dec 26; Magic host the Raptors Dec 26.

Hornets vs Magic FAQs

What time does Hornets vs Magic start?

The Charlotte Hornets play the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at Amway Center in Orlando. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Hornets vs Magic on?

Local TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), WRDQ TV 27 (Magic). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Hornets and Magic records?

Going into this game the Hornets were 3-1 and the Magic were 1-2 this season.

Who is injured for Hornets vs Magic?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Coby White (Hornets, day-to-day, calf); Grant Williams (Hornets, day-to-day, hamstring); Kon Knueppel (Hornets, day-to-day, hamstring); Kylan Boswell (Hornets, out, knee); Izaiyah Nelson (Magic, out, ankle); Jalen Suggs (Magic, out, knee).

How did Hornets vs Magic go last season?

The Hornets won the regular-season series 3-1 in 2025-26. 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 is Hornets vs Magic being played?

At Amway Center in Orlando, the home arena of the Orlando Magic.

Is Hornets vs Magic on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Hornets and Magic markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Magic fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.