Paolo Banchero has 24 points and 8 rebounds as Orlando beats injury-riddled Charlotte 102-86

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) is defended by Charlotte Hornets guard Elfrid Payton during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Orlando, Fla.

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) is defended by Charlotte Hornets guard Elfrid Payton during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)


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ORLANDO, Fla. — Paolo Banchero had 24 points and eight rebounds and the Orlando Magic shook off a cold-shooting first half to beat the Charlotte Hornets 102-86. Franz Wagner added 16 points and seven rebounds and Anthony Black came off the bench to score 18 points. Miles Bridges led the injury-plagued Hornets with 19 points and eight rebounds. Josh Green and Damion Baugh added 16 points each for Charlotte, which shot 39.5% for the game and lost its third game in a row.

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