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LaMelo Ball will be among the players to watch when the Charlotte Hornets (35-34) and Orlando Magic (38-30) meet at Spectrum Center on Thursday. It begins at 7 p.m. ET.
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Hornets vs. Magic: March 19 Viewing Options
- Game day: Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSE, FDSFL, and NBA TV
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Arena: Spectrum Center
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Hornets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.8% | 25 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.9% | 12 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 46.1 | 6 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 39.7 | 2 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.6 | 23 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.3 | 26 |
Magic's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.3% | 21 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.3% | 17 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.7 | 16 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 43.9 | 15 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.2 | 7 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.1 | 12 |
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Hornets vs. Magic Top Players
Hornets
- Kon Knueppel averages 19.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists for the Hornets.
- Ball adds 19.5 points, 7.2 assists and 4.8 rebounds a game, and Moussa Diabate contributes with 8.1 points, 1.9 assists and 8.7 rebounds per outing.
- Knueppel is the top active three-point shooter for the Hornets, hitting 3.5 per game.
- Charlotte's blocks tend to come from Ryan Kalkbrenner, who averages 1.5 per game. Ball is a primary source of steals for Charlotte, averaging 1.2 steals a contest.
Magic
- Paolo Banchero holds a top spot on the Magic rebounds and assists leaderboards, scoring 22.4 points a contest with 8.6 rebounds per game and five assists per game.
- Desmond Bane's per-game averages this season are 20.5 points, 4.2 assists and 4.1 rebounds.
- Bane averages 2.1 made threes per game.
- The Magic's defensive effort gets a lift from Jalen Suggs (1.9 steals per game) and Goga Bitadze (one block per game).
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Hornets vs. Magic Injury Report
Hornets
Hornets:
Tidjane Salaun: Out (Calf)
Magic
Magic:
Wendell Carter Jr.: Out (Rib),
Franz Wagner: Out (Ankle),
Anthony Black: Out (Abdomen),
Jonathan Isaac: Out (Knee)
Hornets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8/2026 | Suns | L 111-99 | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Trail Blazers | W 103-101 | Away |
| 3/11/2026 | Kings | W 117-109 | Away |
| 3/14/2026 | Spurs | L 115-102 | Away |
| 3/17/2026 | Heat | W 136-106 | Home |
| 3/19/2026 | Magic | - | Home |
| 3/21/2026 | Grizzlies | - | Home |
| 3/24/2026 | Kings | - | Home |
| 3/26/2026 | Knicks | - | Home |
| 3/28/2026 | 76ers | - | Home |
| 3/29/2026 | Celtics | - | Home |
Magic's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2026 | Cavaliers | W 128-122 | Home |
| 3/12/2026 | Wizards | W 136-131 | Home |
| 3/14/2026 | Heat | W 121-117 | Away |
| 3/16/2026 | Hawks | L 124-112 | Away |
| 3/17/2026 | Thunder | L 113-108 | Home |
| 3/19/2026 | Hornets | - | Away |
| 3/21/2026 | Lakers | - | Home |
| 3/23/2026 | Pacers | - | Home |
| 3/24/2026 | Cavaliers | - | Away |
| 3/26/2026 | Kings | - | Home |
| 3/29/2026 | Raptors | - | Away |
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