The Orlando Magic went on a 13-2 run in the third quarter to beat the Charlotte Hornets 112-100 to end a 5-game losing streak.
The Hornets led 59-58 when Evan Fournier’s 22-foot jumper put the Magic ahead for good with 9:22 left in the third quarter. Aaron Gordon scored 7 points as they pulled away to a 71-61 lead with 5:52 left in the quarter, and they led by as many as 16 in the fourth quarter.
Nikola Vučević scored 22 points (12 in the paint), and Mo Bamba added 12 points (10 in the second quarter) off the bench. Markelle Fultz assisted on 7 of Vučević’s 10 baskets.
For the Hornets, Terry Rozier scored 18 points. Devonte' Graham scored 13 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter.
The Magic shot 53.8% from the field and 47.1% from 3 to the Hornets’ 46.1% and 29.0%. The Magic outscored the Hornets 26-14 in 8 minutes with Vučević, Ross, Fournier, Gordon and Fultz on the floor together.