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Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 17 Apr 2026
Tip-off: 23:30
Final 121-90
38-16 30-21 34-34 19-19
Position#12
Record48-37
FormWWWLL
Points / game116.0
Allowed / game114.7
vs
Position#15
Record47-41
FormWLLWW
Points / game116.4
Allowed / game111.9
USANBANBA Play Offs - Final· Kia Center
NBA2025-26
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Charlotte Hornets
25 Feb 2027
ORL v CHA
upcoming
23 Dec 2026
ORL v CHA
upcoming
17 Apr 2026
ORL121
CHA90
22 Jan 2026
ORL97
CHA124
26 Dec 2025
ORL105
CHA120
12 Feb 2025
ORL102
CHA86
12 Nov 2024
ORL114
CHA89
19 Mar 2024
ORL112
CHA92
26 Nov 2023
ORL130
CHA117
14 Nov 2022
ORL105
CHA112
28 Oct 2022
ORL113
CHA93
24 Nov 2021
ORL99
CHA106
27 Oct 2021
ORL111
CHA120
25 Jan 2021
ORL117
CHA108
24 Jan 2021
ORL104
CHA107
19 Dec 2020
ORL120
CHA117
17 Dec 2020
ORL115
CHA123
01 Apr 2020
ORL v CHA
upcoming
15 Mar 2020
ORL v CHA
upcoming
14 Feb 2019
ORL127
CHA89
19 Oct 2018
ORL88
CHA120
06 Apr 2018
ORL100
CHA137
14 Feb 2018
ORL102
CHA104
22 Mar 2017
ORL102
CHA109
28 Dec 2016
ORL101
CHA120
22 Jan 2016
ORL116
CHA120
16 Dec 2015
ORL113
CHA98
03 Oct 2015
ORL100
CHA106
01 Mar 2015
ORL83
CHA98
03 Jan 2015
ORL90
CHA98
28 Mar 2014
ORL110
CHA105
17 Jan 2014
ORL101
CHA111
19 Feb 2013
ORL92
CHA105
18 Jan 2013
ORL100
CHA106
25 Apr 2012
ORL102
CHA95
17 Jan 2012
ORL96
CHA89
01 Apr 2011
ORL89
CHA77
27 Feb 2011
ORL100
CHA86
14 Oct 2010
ORL86
CHA73
21 Apr 2010
ORL92
CHA77
18 Apr 2010
ORL98
CHA89
14 Mar 2010
ORL89
CHA96
16 Nov 2009
ORL97
CHA91
15 Apr 2009
ORL98
CHA73
17 Feb 2009
ORL107
CHA102
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Orlando Magic winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Charlotte Hornets winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Toronto Raptors
#11
L
87-139
87
139
-52
A29/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#14
W
115-111
115
111
+4
H31/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#13
L
101-130
101
130
-29
H01/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#23
W
138-127
138
127
+11
A04/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#24
W
112-108
112
108
+4
A05/04
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
W
123-107
123
107
+16
H06/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
W
132-120
132
120
+12
H08/04
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
W
127-103
127
103
+24
A11/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
108-113
108
113
-5
A12/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#16
L
97-109
97
109
-12
A15/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-38
23-32
25-43
19-26
28-21
42-35
24-38
21-17
28-25
26-47
22-30
25-28
38-31
33-27
40-34
27-35
29-28
23-32
29-28
31-20
30-28
39-27
29-21
25-31
34-32
29-21
38-30
31-37
28-26
36-27
35-26
28-24
29-20
32-32
20-42
27-19
24-28
31-31
19-20
23-30
230.7Avg total
114.0Scored
116.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (85)116.0114.7230.7+1.256%
Season at home (42)116.5114.3230.8+2.264%
Season away (43)115.4115.2230.6+0.349%
Last 10 (10)114.0116.7230.7-2.760%
Last 5 (5)117.4110.4227.8+7.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)107.8109.8217.5-2.025%
vs Similar ◀ (16)112.3117.4229.8-5.144%
vs Weaker (10)126.2112.2238.4+14.090%
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Charlotte HornetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Philadelphia 76ers
#16
L
114-118
114
118
-4
H28/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
99-114
99
114
-15
H29/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
117-86
117
86
+31
A31/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#14
W
127-107
127
107
+20
H02/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
129-108
129
108
+21
H03/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
W
122-108
122
108
+14
A05/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
102-113
102
113
-11
A08/04
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
100-118
100
118
-18
H10/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
W
110-96
110
96
+14
A12/04
NBA
Miami Heat
#19
W
127-126 OT
127
126
+1
H14/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
36-25
33-39
28-28
17-26
21-27
28-36
26-26
24-25
35-18
23-27
31-18
28-23
33-41
33-19
36-27
25-20
38-24
31-26
31-32
29-26
29-21
26-39
34-19
33-29
31-20
30-35
26-35
15-23
30-36
35-32
25-25
10-25
30-20
27-24
30-29
23-23
26-24
26-30
37-29
25-31
224.1Avg total
114.7Scored
109.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (88)116.4111.9228.3+4.553%
Season at home (44)116.0112.1228.1+3.852%
Season away (44)116.8111.6228.4+5.255%
Last 10 (10)114.7109.4224.1+5.360%
Last 5 (5)112.2112.2224.4+0.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)102.0115.0217.0-13.00%
vs Similar ◀ (17)113.6110.0223.6+3.653%
vs Weaker (12)121.4101.3222.8+20.192%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: +1.1+1.1Q1: +5.3+5.3Q2Q2: +0.3+0.3Q2: -1.5-1.5Q3Q3: -3.1-3.1Q3: +3.6+3.6Q4Q4: -1.0-1.0Q4: -2.2-2.2
Orlando MagicCharlotte Hornets
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Toronto Raptors
#11
L
43-70
43
70
-27
A29/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#14
W
70-56
70
56
+14
H31/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#13
L
54-72
54
72
-18
H01/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#23
W
71-58
71
58
+13
A04/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#24
L
52-60
52
60
-8
A05/04
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
W
69-55
69
55
+14
H06/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
W
63-53
63
53
+10
H08/04
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
W
64-53
64
53
+11
A11/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
61-52
61
52
+9
A12/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#16
L
55-59
55
59
-4
A15/04
NBA
119.0Avg total
60.2Scored
58.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.757.5117.2+2.363%-
Last 30 at home (14)60.956.7117.6+4.171%-
Last 30 away (16)58.858.1116.9+0.656%-
Last 10 (10)60.258.8119.0+1.460%-
Last 5 (5)62.454.4116.8+8.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)59.252.0111.2+7.275%-
vs Similar ◀ (16)58.059.1117.1-1.150%-
vs Weaker (10)62.757.1119.8+5.680%-
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Charlotte HornetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Philadelphia 76ers
#16
W
69-64
69
64
+5
H28/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
49-63
49
63
-14
H29/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
58-45
58
45
+13
A31/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#14
W
66-60
66
60
+6
H02/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
69-50
69
50
+19
H03/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
L
55-60
55
60
-5
A05/04
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
61-55
61
55
+6
A08/04
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
65-68
65
68
-3
H10/04
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
W
57-44
57
44
+13
A12/04
NBA
Miami Heat
#19
L
52-54
52
54
-2
H14/04
NBA
116.4Avg total
60.1Scored
56.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.154.3113.4+4.863%-
Last 30 at home (18)60.354.9115.3+5.467%-
Last 30 away (12)57.353.3110.7+4.058%-
Last 10 (10)60.156.3116.4+3.860%-
Last 5 (5)58.056.2114.2+1.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)46.059.0105.0-13.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (17)59.156.0115.1+3.153%-
vs Weaker (12)60.351.5111.8+8.883%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 114.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀21%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.4 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.3 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws24.3 pts a game · 21% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.829.7
54.2%
54.8%59.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.010.1
31.6%
35.8%30.3
🏀 Free throws31.224.3
77.9%
78.1%24.3
They take 86.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Charlotte Hornetstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Charlotte Hornets: 114.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀43%
🏀🏀🏀44%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.0 pts a game · 43% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers50.4 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.3 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers43.724.5
56.1%
54.8%49.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers48.416.8
34.7%
35.8%50.4
🏀 Free throws18.315.3
83.6%
78.1%15.3
They take 92.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 48.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 53% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 17 Apr 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
LLWWWWWLWL
Charlotte Hornets
WWLLWWWWLL
#12
League position
#15
-2.5
Net rating
+5.4
106.2
Offensive rating
117.9
108.7
Defensive rating
112.5
51.7%
Effective FG%
54.0%
54.4%
Opp. effective FG%
54.6%
16.4%
Turnover %
11.8%
27.1%
Off. rebound %
34.5%
0.36
Free-throw rate
0.20
31.6%
3-point %
34.7%
67.8%
Assist %
59.8%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence106.2 · 117.9Defence108.7 · 112.5Shooting51.7% · 54.0%3-point %31.6% · 34.7%Ball care16.4% · 11.8%Off. rebounds27.1% · 34.5%Free throws0.36 · 0.20Form (last 10/10)60% · 60%
■ Orlando Magic   ■ Charlotte Hornets
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
15/04/26APhiladelphia 76ers97-109
12/04/26ABoston Celtics108-113
11/04/26AChicago Bulls127-103
08/04/26HMinnesota Timberwolves132-120
06/04/26HDetroit Pistons123-107
05/04/26ANew Orleans Pelicans112-108
04/04/26ADallas Mavericks138-127
01/04/26HAtlanta Hawks101-130
31/03/26HPhoenix Suns115-111
29/03/26AToronto Raptors87-139
DateH/AOpponentScore
14/04/26HMiami Heat127-126 OT
12/04/26ANew York Knicks110-96
10/04/26HDetroit Pistons100-118
08/04/26ABoston Celtics102-113
05/04/26AMinnesota Timberwolves122-108
03/04/26HIndiana Pacers129-108
02/04/26HPhoenix Suns127-107
31/03/26ABrooklyn Nets117-86
29/03/26HBoston Celtics99-114
28/03/26HPhiladelphia 76ers114-118

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLL56%
HomeWWLWW64%
AwayWWWLL49%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games854243
Win %56%64%49%
Points / game116.0116.5115.4
Allowed / game114.7114.3115.2
Point differential+1.2+2.2+0.3
Avg total230.7230.8230.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+25%26%23%
Close games (≤5 pts) won61% (31)59% (17)64% (14)
Overtime %6%2%9%
Charlotte Hornets
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWW53%
HomeLWWLW52%
AwayLWWLW55%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games884444
Win %53%52%55%
Points / game116.4116.0116.8
Allowed / game111.9112.1111.6
Point differential+4.5+3.8+5.2
Avg total228.3228.1228.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+38%34%41%
Close games (≤5 pts) won37% (19)40% (10)33% (9)
Overtime %5%5%5%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Oklahoma City Thunder86671978%118.3108.2+10.1
2 San Antonio Spurs84642076%120.1111.5+8.6
3 Detroit Pistons86622472%117.6109.7+7.9
4 Boston Celtics86592769%115.0107.1+7.9
5 Denver Nuggets87573066%121.3116.4+4.9
6 Houston Rockets86563065%116.0110.5+5.5
7 New York Knicks85553065%115.6109.6+6.0
8 Los Angeles Lakers87543362%115.5114.3+1.1
9 Cleveland Cavaliers86533362%119.2115.6+3.7
10 Toronto Raptors87503757%114.8111.8+3.0
11 Minnesota Timberwolves87503757%117.9115.0+3.0
12 Orlando Magic85483756%116.0114.7+1.2
13 Phoenix Suns86483856%112.9110.6+2.3
14 Atlanta Hawks86483856%118.4116.3+2.1
15 Philadelphia 76ers87474054%115.2115.7-0.5
16 Charlotte Hornets88474153%116.4111.9+4.5
17 Los Angeles Clippers86444251%113.5112.3+1.2
18 Portland Trail Blazers87444351%115.7116.1-0.4
19 Miami Heat88434549%120.4118.8+1.6
20 Golden State Warriors88414747%114.8115.2-0.4
21 Milwaukee Bucks86355141%110.8116.5-5.7
22 Chicago Bulls87345339%116.5121.4-4.9
23 Dallas Mavericks86295734%114.1118.8-4.6
24 New Orleans Pelicans84265831%115.8120.3-4.5
25 Memphis Grizzlies87266130%114.8121.1-6.3
26 Utah Jazz86236327%117.8126.2-8.3
27 Sacramento Kings86236327%111.1120.9-9.8
28 Brooklyn Nets85216425%106.3116.1-9.7
29 Indiana Pacers86216524%112.6120.5-8.0
30 Washington Wizards85186721%112.8124.4-11.6
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Orlando Magic38303419121
Charlotte Hornets1621341990
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