Orlando Magic @ Charlotte Hornets: Dec 29, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Orlando MagicMagic
1-2 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Tuesday, December 29, 2026
Charlotte HornetsHornets
3-1 · Home

Magic vs Hornets tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte. TV: WRDQ TV 27 (Magic), Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets).

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

Date & time
Tuesday, December 29, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Magic WRDQ TV 27 · Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64)
Stream
NBA League PassMagic: DAZN · Hornets: DAZN
Arena
Spectrum CenterCharlotte

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

Magic

Hornets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Magic vs Hornets Preview

The Magic are 1-2 this season, while the Hornets are 3-1 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: Paolo Banchero (24.5 points per game) and Brandon Miller (24.3 points per game).

Magic vs Hornets Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Magic vs Hornets Season Stats 2026-27

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

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 Magic vs Hornets page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Magic visit the Pacers Dec 31; Hornets host the Spurs Dec 31.

Magic vs Hornets FAQs

What time does Magic vs Hornets start?

The Orlando Magic play the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Magic vs Hornets on?

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

What are the Magic and Hornets records?

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

Who is injured for Magic vs Hornets?

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 Magic vs Hornets 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 Magic vs Hornets game?

The Magic beat the Hornets 121-90 on Apr 17, 2026 at home.

Where is Magic vs Hornets being played?

At Spectrum Center in Charlotte, the home arena of the Charlotte Hornets.

Is Magic vs Hornets on NBA League Pass?

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