The Orlando Magic are on the road on Thursday night as they travel to take on the Charlotte Hornets in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Orlando enters Thursday’s game with a 38-30 record after losing at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.
Advertisement
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5)© Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
(© Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images )
In Tuesday’s loss to the Thunder, Paolo Banchero led the way for the Magic as he recorded 32 points, 10 rebounds and five assists while Jalen Suggs added 14 points, seven rebounds and six assists of his own.
Now Orlando will try to bounce back on Thursday as they face off against the Hornets in a tough road matchup.
On the other side, Charlotte enters Thursday’s contest with a 35-34 record after defeating the Miami Heat at home on Tuesday night.
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) © Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images
(© Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images)
LaMelo Ball led the way for the Hornets in Tuesday’s victory as he ended the game with 30 points, six rebounds and 13 assists while Coby White recorded 24 points, three rebounds and three assists off the bench.
Advertisement
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, both squads may be without some of their key players due to injuries.
Magic Injury Report: Will Franz Wagner, Anthony Black Play?
For the Magic, they have three players listed on their injury report, including both Franz Wagner and Anthony Black.
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22)© Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(© Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images)
Orlando has ruled out Wagner due to left ankle injury management, which has sidelined him since Feb. 19, and there is still no timetable for his return.
Advertisement
The Magic have also ruled out Black due to a left abdominal strain as he will miss his seventh consecutive contest.
Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0)Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images
(Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images)
With both Wagner and Black still sidelined, Tristan da Silva, Jett Howard and Jevon Carter could all continue to have larger roles.
Jonathan Isaac has also been ruled out as he will miss his fourth straight game due to a left knee sprain.
Hornets Injury Report: Will Tidjane Salaun Play?
On the other side, the Hornets have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out forward Tidjane Salaun.
Advertisement
Charlotte Hornets forward Tidjane Salaun (31)Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images)
Charlotte has ruled out Salaun due to a left calf strain as he will miss his eight consecutive contest and there is still no timetable for his return.
With Salaun still sidelined, Grant Williams will likely continue to have an increased role off the bench.
Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Magic and Hornets from Charlotte at 7:00 p.m. ET on NBA TV.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 19, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
