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The Charlotte Hornets (44-38) and Orlando Magic (45-37) are slated to square off on Friday at Kia Center, with a start time of 7:30 p.m. ET. When these two teams hit the court, LaMelo Ball and Paolo Banchero are two of the players to watch.
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Hornets vs. Magic: April 17 Viewing Options
- Game day: Friday, April 17, 2026
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Amazon Prime Video
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Arena: Kia Center
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Hornets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46% | 25 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.7% | 10 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 46.1 | 5 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 39.3 | 1 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.4 | 21 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.2 | 28 |
Magic's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.4% | 21 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.6% | 19 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.4 | 19 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 43.3 | 13 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.7 | 14 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.2 | 11 |
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Hornets vs. Magic Top Players
Hornets
- Kon Knueppel contributes 18.5 points per game while adding 5.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists for the Hornets.
- Ball adds 20.1 points, 7.1 assists and 4.8 rebounds a game, and Moussa Diabate contributes with 7.9 points, 1.9 assists and 8.7 rebounds per matchup.
- Knueppel makes 3.4 threes per game to lead active Hornets.
- Ball records 1.2 steals per game. Ryan Kalkbrenner collects 1.5 blocks an outing.
Magic
- Banchero pours in 8.4 rebounds per game and 5.2 assists per game to go with the 22.2 points he puts up a contest.
- Desmond Bane has per-game averages of 20.1 points, 4.1 assists and 4.1 rebounds this season.
- Bane knocks down 2.0 threes per game.
- Jalen Suggs' 1.8 steals and Goga Bitadze's 1.0 block per game are vital to the Magic's defensive effort.
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Hornets vs. Magic Injury Report
Hornets
Hornets:
PJ Hall: Out For Season (Ankle),
Moussa Diabate: Questionable (Hip)
Magic
Magic:
Jonathan Isaac: Questionable (Knee)
Hornets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5/2026 | Timberwolves | W 122-108 | Away |
| 4/7/2026 | Celtics | L 113-102 | Away |
| 4/10/2026 | Pistons | L 118-100 | Home |
| 4/12/2026 | Knicks | W 110-96 | Away |
| 4/14/2026 | Heat | W 127-126 | Home |
| 4/17/2026 | Magic | - | Away |
Magic's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2026 | Pistons | W 123-107 | Home |
| 4/8/2026 | Timberwolves | W 132-120 | Home |
| 4/10/2026 | Bulls | W 127-103 | Away |
| 4/12/2026 | Celtics | L 113-108 | Away |
| 4/15/2026 | 76ers | L 109-97 | Away |
| 4/17/2026 | Hornets | - | Home |
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