Paolo Banchero led the way with 23 points, supported by Jalen Suggs' 12 points and Goga Bitadze's 11 points and seven rebounds, as the Orlando Magic secured their seventh consecutive win, a feat not achieved since the 2010-11 season. Moritz Wagner also contributed 11 points and seven rebounds. Miles Bridges topped the scoring for Charlotte with 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Terry Rozier added 22 points and nine assists. LaMelo Ball left the game in the second quarter due to a right ankle strain.
Despite recent comeback victories, the Hornets couldn't take the lead in the second half against Orlando. The Magic, shooting 54 percent from the field and 37 percent from beyond the arc, recorded a season-high 33 assists, emphasizing their offensive efficiency and improving to 9-1 when scoring over 110 points this season.