The Charlotte Hornets delivered a dominant performance on Thursday night, defeating the Orlando Magic 130-111 behind a strong offensive display. Reserve guard Coby White led the scoring for Charlotte with 27 points, helping the team secure another important victory.
Charlotte’s offense was fueled by a powerful three-point shooting performance, as the Hornets knocked down 21 shots from beyond the arc. The win continues Charlotte’s strong recent form and pushes the team further above the .500 mark this season.
Match Summary
| Match | Orlando Magic vs Charlotte Hornets |
|---|---|
| Result | Hornets 130 – Magic 111 |
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Date | March 19, 2026 |
| Hornets Record | 36–34 |
| Magic Record | 38–31 |
The Hornets controlled the game after the opening quarter and maintained their lead for the rest of the contest.
Coby White Leads Charlotte Off the Bench
Coby White played a major role in the victory, delivering one of his best performances of the season. The veteran guard came off the bench and provided a huge scoring boost for Charlotte.
| Coby White Game Stats | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Points | 27 |
| Field Goals | 7-13 |
| Three-Pointers | 5-8 |
| Free Throws | 8-8 |
| Assists | 5 |
| Rebounds | 3 |
| Minutes | 23 |
White scored 12 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, taking advantage of additional playing time when the Hornets built a comfortable lead.
Over his last two games, White has scored 51 total points while shooting efficiently from the field and from three-point range.
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Hornets’ Three-Point Shooting Dominates Game
Charlotte’s offense was powered by long-range shooting throughout the night. Multiple players contributed from beyond the arc as the Hornets overwhelmed Orlando with perimeter scoring.
| Hornets Top Scorers | Points | 3PT Shooting |
|---|---|---|
| Coby White | 27 | 5-8 |
| Brandon Miller | 25 | 5-10 |
| Kon Knueppel | 23 | 4-9 |
| LaMelo Ball | 20 | 3-8 |
The Hornets finished the game shooting 21-of-46 from three-point range, which played a key role in their comfortable win.
Key Game Moments
Orlando started the game with energy and built two separate eight-point leads early in the first quarter. However, Charlotte responded quickly and took control before the end of the period.
A follow-up basket by reserve guard Josh Green just before the first-quarter buzzer gave the Hornets a 34-32 lead. From that point onward, Charlotte never trailed again.
In the second quarter, Orlando head coach Jamahl Mosley was ejected after receiving two technical fouls with just over five minutes remaining in the half. Assistant coach Joe Prunty took over coaching duties for the rest of the game.
Magic Offensive Leaders
Despite the loss, Orlando had several players contribute offensively.
| Magic Top Scorers | Points |
|---|---|
| Desmond Bane | 24 |
| Paolo Banchero | 20 |
However, the Magic struggled to keep pace with Charlotte’s three-point shooting and offensive rhythm throughout the game.
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Hornets Building Momentum
The victory marks Charlotte’s fourth win in its last five games. With the win, the Hornets improved to 36-34, marking the first time the franchise has been two games above .500 since the 2021-22 season.
The team also celebrated a special moment during the game by retiring the No. 30 jersey of former Hornets player and current broadcaster Dell Curry.
Charlotte’s balanced offense, strong bench production, and hot shooting performance helped secure an important win as the Hornets continue their push late in the season.
