Franz Wagner helps Magic overcome 44 points by LaMelo Ball to beat Hornets 95-84

Charlotte Hornets forward Taj Gibson (67) battles Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) and guard Gary Harris, center, for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 25, 2024.

Charlotte Hornets forward Taj Gibson (67) battles Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) and guard Gary Harris, center, for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)


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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Franz Wagner scored 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, and the Orlando Magic withstood a 44-point performance by the Hornets' LaMelo Ball to beat short-handed Charlotte 95-84. Moritz Wagner and Cole Anthony each had 16 points and eight rebounds off the bench, and Jonathan Isaac knocked down three fourth-quarter corner 3s to finish with 11 points for the Magic. Ball was coming off a career-high 50-point performance against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. He also had nine rebounds and seven assists. Brandon Miller added 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Hornets, who had their four-game home win streak snapped.

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