National Basketball Association
Orlando 116, Charlotte 109
When: 7:00 PM ET, Friday, January 14, 2022
Where: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
Officials: #9 Natalie Sago, #87 Danielle Scott, #48 Scott Foster
Attendance: 16011

Moritz Wagner scored 26 points off the bench to support his brother's strong outing in a starting role as the Orlando Magic snapped a 10-game losing streak by surprising the host Charlotte Hornets, winning 116-109 on Friday night.

Franz Wagner provided 19 points and seven assists and Gary Harris notched 18 points, while Jalen Suggs contributed 12 points and Terrence Ross and Robin Lopez each had 10 points to help the Magic end their six-game road skid.

Moritz Wagner and Harris each had four 3-point baskets. That helped Orlando overcome 20 turnovers.

The Hornets had a four-game winning streak halted. That string included a pair of victories against Milwaukee and a win Wednesday night at Philadelphia.

LaMelo Ball's 23 points and Miles Bridges' 20 points were tops for the Hornets, who made only 12 of 42 attempts from 3-point range. Terry Rozier had 19 points, Gordon Hayward added 18 points and Mason Plumlee posted 10 points and 10 rebounds, but Charlotte seemed stale without key reserve Kelly Oubre Jr. (COVID-19 protocol).

The Magic strung together a 13-0 run in the fourth quarter to surge to a 103-93 edge. After the Hornets regrouped, Franz Wagner made consecutive baskets to restore a 10-point lead during a stretch when Charlotte went almost 3 1/2 minutes without scoring.

Moritz Wagner drained a couple of 3-pointers to help the Magic close out the victory.

The Wagners combined to shoot 19-for-28 from the field.

The game was tight throughout the first half, with Charlotte holding a 63-61 edge at the break. The Hornets built the lead to eight points before Orlando went ahead later in the third quarter.

Charlotte was up 93-90 before the Magic put it in overdrive.

The Hornets won two previous meetings with Orlando this season, both on the road.

Top Game Performances
 
Orlando   Charlotte
Moritz Wagner 26 Scoring LaMelo Ball 23
Cole Anthony 8 Assists LaMelo Ball 8
Chuma Okeke 10 Rebounds Mason Plumlee 10
Cole Anthony 4 Free Throws Made LaMelo Ball 4
Gary Harris 2 Steals LaMelo Ball 3
Franz Wagner 2 Blocks Miles Bridges 2
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Orlando 116 51.7 15-45 11-15 32 43 4 9 20
Charlotte 109 41.2 12-42 17-21 28 44 5 9 17
Upcoming Games
  • Charlotte will play their next game on the road against New York. The Hornets have a W/L % of .565 after a win and .500 after a loss.
  • Orlando will play their next game on the road against Dallas. The Magic have a W/L % of .125 after a win and .200 after a loss.