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NBA, round 0

Thu, Feb 25 at 7:00 pm
Thu, Feb 25 at 7:00 pm (Thursday, February 25)Kia CenterAll Gainesville sports
Game preview2/25 - 7:00 PM ESTDAZN CHAPlay by play
Preview

Hornets at Magic, Thursday 7:00 pm

The Orlando Magic (5-7) host the Charlotte Hornets (4-8) Thursday at 7:00 pm at Kia Center, on DAZN CHA.

ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Magic a 67% chance to win.

The Magic have won 3 of their last 5. The Hornets have won 1 of their last 5 and come in on a 3-game losing streak. Season series: Series starts 12/23.

The Magic list 4 players as out or doubtful, including Jonathan Isaac (F). The Hornets list 2 players as out or doubtful, including Kon Knueppel (G).

Written automatically from the game data. Every number comes straight from the game feed.

Who wins?

Make your pick before kickoff. Gainesville fans only, one vote each.

Top performers

#24
CHA · PointsBrandon Miller F20.6
#17
CHA · AssistsDennis Schroder G4.9
#14
CHA · ReboundsMoussa Diabate F9.5
#22
ORL · PointsFranz Wagner F24.4
#22
ORL · AssistsFranz Wagner F8.2
#34
ORL · ReboundsWendell Carter Jr. C9.3
HornetsMagic
4-8Record5-7
LLLWLLast fiveLLWWW
33.3%ESPN win chance66.7%
Season series
Series starts 12/23

Hornets injuries

  • Kon Knueppel GOut, Hamstring
  • Dennis Schroder GOut, Hamstring

Magic injuries

  • Jonathan Isaac FOut, Knee
  • Noah Penda FOut, Hamstring
  • Paolo Banchero FOut, Ankle
  • Izaiyah Nelson FOut, Ankle

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