Preview the Orlando Magic's NBA matchup with Charlotte, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

Despite Knueppel's injury, the Hornets did not take their foot off the gas. The Hornets recorded 39 third quarter points, with Miles Bridges, Collin Sexton, and Brandon Miller combining for 28 of the team's points. It helped push their lead up to 24, and they did not let up from there.

LaMelo Ball had 22 points and seven rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Orlando Magic 120-105 after losing rookie forward Kon Knueppel to a right ankle injury in the first half.

The Hornets are coming off a 126-109 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday for their third victory in five games. They overcame a 10-point first-half deficit after outscoring the Wizards 64-44 over the last two quarters of the game.

The #Magic list Jalen Suggs (left hip contusion) as Doubtful for Friday’s game vs. Hornets, the 1st of a back-to-back. Tristan da Silva (right shoulder contusion) is Probable. Goga Bitadze (left knee strain) is Questionable. Franz Wagner (left high ankle sprain) remains OUT. pic.twitter.com/QjTcWKFrUR

Anthony Black shines vs Hornets as Magic coach Jamahl Mosley praises his versatility, underscoring his growth in Orlando’s 120-105 loss.

The Hornets are hot, and they'll take care of business vs. the pathetic Pacers tonight, per our NBA betting picks. Free Pacers vs. Hornets predictions for Thursday, January 8.

Kon Knueppel, the Hornets' budding star, sustained an ankle injury on Friday night in a crushing blow for Charlotte.

The Charlotte Hornets brought in Tre Mann at the trade deadline in 2023 as a sort of reclamation project, and it seemed like they might've had a diamond in the

Charlotte Hornets rookie guard Kon Knueppel suffered an ankle injury Friday against the Orlando Magic and was ruled out for the rest of the game. Knueppel landed awkwardly while going up for a rebound late in the first half. He was helped off the court by the Hornets' athletic trainers.

The Indiana Pacers have added Tony Bradley back to the roster before taking on the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday.