Grayson Allen brings up game 500 as Charlotte Hornets meet Orlando Magic
Charlotte Hornets meet Orlando Magic at Spectrum Center, Wednesday 11:00am (NBA). Charlotte Hornets have won 31 of the 54 meetings with Orlando Magic since 2001.
The big picture
Charlotte Hornets come in 21st on the ladder; Orlando Magic are 25th. Charlotte Hornets have the higher position to protect.
Charlotte Hornets are 3–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 96.3 points for and 110.2 against.
Orlando Magic are 2–6 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 105.5 points for and 115 against.
Form
Charlotte Hornets have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Boston Celtics 80–119.
Orlando Magic have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Phoenix Suns 104–117.
Charlotte Hornets have lost their last six.
Orlando Magic have lost their last three.
Head to head
These sides have met 54 times on our records since 2001: Charlotte Hornets 31, Orlando Magic 23.
Last time out (2025-26), Orlando Magic won 121–90 at Kia Center.
Biggest margin between these two: Charlotte Hornets by 40 points in 2016-17 (121–81).
Players to watch
For Charlotte Hornets, watch Brandon Miller (20.6 points a game, 50 rebounds in 2026-27) and Naz Reid (16.6 points a game, 81 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Orlando Magic, watch Paolo Banchero (24.5 points a game, 13 rebounds in 2026-27) and Franz Wagner (19.6 points a game, 51 rebounds in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Grayson Allen is set to play game 500.
At Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets have won 13 of their last 23 at Spectrum Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Charlotte Hornets have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
