Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets: Did Desmond Bane’s 24 keep pace with Buzz City’s 22 threes at Spectrum Center?

The Orlando Magic entered 38-31 and left the Spectrum Center at 36-34 Charlotte with a 130-111 setback on Thursday at 7:00 PM EDT. The Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets final score reflected Charlotte’s 52 field goal percent against Orlando’s 42 field goal percent.

First quarter

The Magic opened with 32 points in the first quarter while the Hornets answered with 34. Orlando forced 11 steals in the game, and that pressure helped the Magic generate 21 points off turnovers.

Second quarter

The Magic scored 21 in the second quarter, and the Hornets produced 38 in the same quarter to create separation. Charlotte hit 22 three-pointers on 48 three-point percent, while Orlando went 14 on 33 three-point percent and finished with 50 bench points.

Third quarter

The Magic put up 24 in the third quarter, but the Hornets again scored 38 to stretch the margin as Charlotte’s biggest lead reached 35. Desmond Bane led Orlando with 24 points and added 7 rebounds, and Paolo Banchero posted 20 points with 7 assists.

Fourth quarter

The Magic scored 34 in the fourth quarter as the Hornets scored 20, and Orlando’s 90 free throw percent came from 19 made free throws. Jamal Cain added 15 points, Jalen Suggs finished with 9 points and 2 steals, and Charlotte closed the game with 28 assists while Orlando totaled 24, a snapshot for Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets result analysis.

The Hornets finished with 54 total rebounds to Orlando’s 45, and Charlotte also totaled 16 fast break points compared with Orlando’s 10, which shaped what went wrong for Orlando Magic. The Magic recorded an ejection and the bench combined for 50 points, and an Orlando Magic coach post-game reaction had to account for 14 team turnovers against a Charlotte total of 22.

The Magic host the Los Angeles Lakers at the Kia Center at 7:00 PM EDT on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with coverage on SportsNet LA, FDSFL, and NBA TV. Keep it locked for the next recap, and share this article with other Magic fans who track every quarter.