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Ahead of a chance to win their way into the playoffs in a play-in tournament matchup with the Charlotte Hornets (44-38) at Kia Center on Friday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. ET, the Orlando Magic (45-37) are monitoring just one player on the injury report (the Hornets have two players on the injury report).
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Hornets vs. Magic Game Info
- When: Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Kia Center in Orlando, Florida
- TV: Amazon Prime Video
Hornets' Injury Report
Hornets Injuries:
PJ Hall: Out For Season (Ankle),
Moussa Diabate: Questionable (Hip)
Hornets' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | 22.3 | 4.9 | 6.5 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 4.6 |
| Brandon Miller | 18.6 | 5.2 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 3.1 |
| Kon Knueppel | 16.5 | 4.9 | 3.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 3.1 |
| Miles Bridges | 15.2 | 5.4 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.4 |
| Moussa Diabaté | 6.1 | 8.4 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
Hornets Stats
- Charlotte has a +396 scoring differential, topping opponents by 4.8 points per game. It is putting up 116 points per game to rank 13th in the league and is allowing 111.2 per contest to rank seventh in the NBA.
- Kon Knueppel ranks 37th in the league with a team-high 18.5 points per game.
- Charlotte wins the rebound battle by 6.8 boards on average. It collects 46.1 rebounds per game, which ranks fifth in the league, while its opponents pull down 39.3 per outing.
- Moussa Diabate's 8.7 rebounds per game lead the Hornets and rank 14th in league play.
- Charlotte hits 16.4 three-pointers per game (first in the league), 3.6 more than its opponents (12.8).
- Knueppel ranks third in the NBA and leads the Hornets with 3.4 made three-pointers per game.
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Magic's Injury Report
Magic Injuries:
Jonathan Isaac: Questionable (Knee)
Magic's Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 22.7 | 7.8 | 5.7 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Desmond Bane | 19.1 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| Jalen Suggs | 12.8 | 3.6 | 5.2 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 2.2 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | 12.1 | 6.5 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Tristan da Silva | 12.2 | 3.9 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.4 |
Magic Stats
- Orlando scores 115.7 points per game (15th in NBA) and allows 115.1 (13th in league) for a +52 scoring differential overall.
- Desmond Bane is 30th in the NBA with a team-high 20.1 points per game.
- Orlando averages 43.4 rebounds per game (19th in league), compared to the 43.3 of its opponents.
- Paolo Banchero tops the Magic with 8.4 rebounds per game (15th in league).
- Orlando connects on 11.7 three-pointers per game (24th in the league) compared to its opponents' 12.1. It shoots 34.3% from deep, and its opponents shoot 35.3%.
- The Magic's most prolific three-point shooter, Bane, sinks 2.0 per game (44th in NBA).
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