Magic beat Hornets 111-104 on the road, winning three consecutive games

On March 27, the NBA regular season continued, and the Orlando Magic challenged the Charlotte Hornets away. In the end, the Magic defeated their opponents 111-104, winning three consecutive games, while the Hornets suffered three consecutive losses.

In this game, the Magic's overall performance was more stable, especially in the critical moments when they were able to control the tempo of the game. Although the Hornets put up a tenacious resistance, they ultimately failed to stop the Magic's offensive.

In the first quarter , the Hornets took the lead with their home advantage. Terry Rozier and Brandon Miller made multiple hits to help the team take the lead. For the Magic, Franz Wagner and Paul Bankero performed steadily and responded to the score in time. At the end of the first quarter, the Hornets led slightly by 28-26.

In the second quarter , the Magic gradually found their offensive rhythm. Anthony Blake and Cole Anthony on the bench played well and continuously attacked the basket to help the team overtake the score. The Hornets' offensive efficiency declined and their outside shooting was average. The Magic led 54-50 at the end of the half.

After the change of sides , the Magic continued to maintain their strength. Bankero showed his leadership on the offensive end and scored 10 points in a single quarter. At the same time, the Magic's defensive intensity increased, limiting the Hornets' fast break counterattack. Although the Hornets kept the score close with three-pointers in the second half of the third quarter, they still trailed 78-81.

In the final quarter , the Magic showed stronger execution and stability in offense and defense. Wagner and Wendell Carter scored important goals at critical moments to help the team establish a leading advantage. The Hornets tried to counterattack, but they failed to narrow the gap. In the end, the Magic defeated the Hornets 111-104, winning three consecutive victories, while the Hornets suffered three consecutive losses.

Magic player statistics

Paul Bankero 22 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, Franz Wagner 18 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, Cole Anthony 15 points, 4 assists, Wendell Carter 12 points, 9 rebounds

Hornets player statistics

Brandon Miller 24 points, 5 rebounds, Terry Rozier 20 points, 6 assists, P.J. Washington 15 points, 8 rebounds, Mark Williams 12 points, 10 rebounds

In this game, the Magic won the game with a better overall performance, especially in the fourth quarter, showing a stronger ability to win. The Hornets, on the other hand, lacked stability at critical moments, and could not find an effective way to score on the offensive end, and ultimately lost.

The Magic are in hot form, winning three games in a row and continuing their push for the playoffs, while the Hornets need to adjust as quickly as possible to avoid a further losing streak.