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Hornets Cast a Spell on Magic with Stellar Performance at Kia Center

The Charlotte Hornets improved their record to 11-20 after a commanding victory over the Orlando Magic, who now stand at 17-14. The final score of 120-105 highlighted the Hornets' dominance throughout the game.


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First Quarter


The game kicked off with an explosive start from Buzz City, as they racked up an impressive 38 points in the first quarter. LaMelo Ball led the charge with his playmaking skills, contributing significantly to this early lead. The Magic struggled to keep pace, managing only 28 points despite their efforts.


Second Quarter


In the second quarter, both teams tightened their defenses. The Hornets scored just 19 points but maintained a slight edge over O-Town Magic's 20 points. Moussa Diabaté showcased his defensive prowess by securing rebounds and blocking shots that kept Orlando from gaining momentum.


Third Quarter


Charlotte reignited their offensive spark in the third quarter, scoring another high of 39 points. Miles Bridges was instrumental during this period, adding crucial baskets and assists that widened their lead further against Orlando's defense which allowed them only 29 points.


Fourth Quarter


As the final quarter unfolded, Charlotte continued to hold firm control over the game with consistent scoring and strategic plays. Kon Knueppel made key contributions off-the-bench adding depth to Buzz City's attack while maintaining defensive pressure on Orlando who managed another late surge of 28 points but fell short overall.


The Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic recap highlights how effective teamwork and individual brilliance can turn tides in favor of Buzz City even when faced against formidable opponents like O-Town Magic at home ground such as Kia Center—a testament seen through post-game analysis reflecting what went wrong for Charlotte Hornets previously rectified here today!


Looking ahead: Fans can catch Hive back in action against Milwaukee Bucks scheduled for December 29th at Spectrum Center starting from around evening time (7:00 PM EDT) available live via networks including FDSSE or WAXN—don't miss out! Share your thoughts about this exciting matchup!

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