One bright spot for the Magic: Moe Wagner has a season-high 14 points, including two 3-pointers.

End of 3Q | Hornets 97, Magic 67 Miller: 20 points Sexton: 16 points Banchero: 23 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists Bane: 21 points Hornets are shooting 55% from the field, while Orlando is at 37.9%.

Halftime | Hornets 62, Magic 41 Sexton: 12 points Ball: 11 points Bane: 12 points Banchero: 12 points

The Hornets have been in complete control tonight, while the Magic have struggled to shoot from the field. Charlotte leads 54-30 with 4:20 left in the second quarter.

End of 1Q | Hornets 35, Magic 20 Ball: 8 points Knueppel: 5 points Black: 5 points Banchero: 3 points, 2 rebounds Hornets shot 9-14 from 3 in the period.

Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said Franz came up "really sore" after shootaround, leading to his status change for tonight. He said the pain was from his previous injury and that nothing new happened. He is hopeful it isn't a long-term situation.

Jett Howard and Tristan da Silva are out warming up before hosting the Hornets at Kia Center

Magic forward Franz Wagner will not play tonight vs. Charlotte due to left ankle soreness, the team announced.

The Hornets just announced their injury report: Tre Mann (illness), Mason Plumlee (R Groin Surgery) and KJ Simpson (L Hip Flexor Strain) are out LaMelo Ball (R Thumb Contusion) is questionable Brandon Miller (L Ankle Soreness) is probable

Jalen Suggs (knee) is listed as questionable to play tomorrow as the Magic host the Hornets at the Kia Center. The Hornets will be on the second night of a back-to-back and will submit their injury report tomorrow.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Miami Heat center-forward Bam Adebayo have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 13 of the 2025-26 season (Jan. 12-18).

The Western Conference starters for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game

The Eastern Conference starters for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game

The Magic defeat the Grizzlies 118-111 in Berlin: Banchero: 26 points, 13 rebounds Black: 21 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds F. Wagner: 18 points, 9 rebounds M. Wagner: 7 points, 4 rebounds Orlando has now won consecutive games for the first time since winning three straight from Nov. 25-Dec. 1.

After trailing by 20 points in the first half, the Magic outscored the Grizzlies 26-12 in the third quarter to retake the lead. Those 12 points are the fewest allowed in a quarter this season by the Magic.

Franz Wagner is back in the starting lineup today for the Magic:

Denver Nuggets guard-forward Peyton Watson and Toronto Raptors forward-guard Scottie Barnes have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 12 of the 2025-26 season (Jan. 5-11).

Orlando Magic forward Moe Wagner will make his season debut in Sunday's home game against the New Orleans Pelicans, sources tell ESPN. Wagner was a Sixth Man of the Year candidate a season ago prior to his torn ACL last December, averaging 12.9 PPG and 5.9 RPG. Key return.

Final: Sixers 103, Magic 91

End of 3Q | Sixers 83, Magic 79 Black: 19 points Bane: 17 points, 5 rebounds Maxey: 26 points Embiid: 18 points, 7 rebounds

Halftime | Magic 54, Sixers 53 Bane: 14 points, 5 rebounds Black: 14 points Maxey: 12 points Embiid: 10 points, 4 rebounds

VJ is back in the game.

Jase is back in the game.

End of 1Q | Magic 28, Sixers 24 Bane: 8 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists Penda: 5 points, 5 rebounds George: 6 points Embiid: 4 points, 4 rebounds The two teams are a combined 1-19 from 3-point range.

Now, Magic rookie Jase Richardson just limped off the court back to the locker room.

Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe appeared to take a shot to the face on that last play. He has checked out and is heading back to the locker room.

Noah Penda has 2 points and 3 rebounds in the first 2 minutes of the game. Magic up 6-1 to start, prompting a timeout by Nick Nurse.

The starters for Sixers-Magic:

Magic forward Tristan da Silva will not play tonight vs. Philadelphia due to back spasms, the team announced.

Magic rookie Noah Penda is out warming up before hosting the Sixers tonight at the Kia Center

News: The downtown Orlando parking garage, formerly known as the GEICO Garage, has been renamed the ThreatLocker Garage.

Luka Dončić and Giannis Antetokounmpo remain the leaders in their conferences in the second fan returns in NBA All-Star Voting 2026.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija and Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 11 of the 2025-26 season (Dec. 29 – Jan. 4).

The Magic announced that Jalen Suggs suffered a right knee Grade 1 MCL contusion. His return will depend on how he responds to treatment.

Jalen Suggs suffered a right knee strain during the third quarter tonight and is questionable to return, the Magic announced.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in December.

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg and Charlotte Hornets guard-forward Kon Knueppel have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in December.

Desmond Bane (back spasms) and Jalen Suggs (left hip contusion) are both available to play today at Indiana, the Magic announced. Jonathan Isaac (sore left knee) will not play.

LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard and Boston Celtics forward-guard Jaylen Brown have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 10 of the 2025-26 season (Dec. 22-28).

Luka Dončić and Giannis Antetokounmpo lead their conferences in the first fan returns in NBA All-Star Voting 2026. Fans (50% of the vote) join NBA players (25%) and a media panel (25%) in selecting five players in each conference honored as starters.

My quick story on the injury to Kon Knueppel, with the full remarks from Hornets coach Charles Lee 👇 therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...

Hornets coach Charles Lee said postgame that X-rays on Kon Knueppel's ankle were negative. He will undergo further testing when the team returns to Charlotte.

Final: Hornets 120, Magic 105

The Magic have cut a 24-point deficit to 15 points with 7:06 left in the game, prompting a timeout by the Hornets.

End of 3Q | Hornets 96, Magic 77 Ball: 17 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists Bridges: 14 points Black: 17 points Bane: 14 points

Collin Sexton hits back-to-back 3s to give the Hornets their largest lead of the night at 88-68 with 3:07 left in the 3rd quarter. Charlotte has a 27-11 advantage in bench scoring.

Knueppel suffered a right ankle injury and will not return, the Hornets announced.

Halftime: Hornets 57, Magic 48 Knueppel: 16 points Ball: 12 points Black: 15 points Bane: 10 points

Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel appeared to land awkwardly on his right leg on that previous play. He is being helped off the court, straight back to the locker room.

End of 1Q | Hornets 38, Magic 28 Knueppel: 16 points Diabate: 6 points, 3 rebounds Black: 9 points Bane: 6 points