Miles Bridges scored 31 points, and the Charlotte Hornets went on a 13-3 run in the fourth quarter to beat the Orlando Magic 120-111.
The Magic led 98-96 when Jalen McDaniels’ 3-pointer put the Hornets ahead for good with 8:18 left. They took a 109-101 lead with 3:38 left.
Early in the fourth quarter, Cody Martin had 3 of his 4 steals, one of them leading to McDaniels’ 3-pointer that put the Hornets ahead 94-93, and the Hornets scored 5 points off them.
Gordon Hayward scored 24 points (11 in the second quarter) on 9 for 13 shooting. McDaniels added 16 points off the bench, and Mason Plumlee had 14 points (12 in the paint) and 10 rebounds on 6 for 8 shooting.
For the Magic, Cole Anthony had 24 points and 6 assists, and Wendell Carter Jr. added 20 points and 10 rebounds. Mo Bamba had 14 points and 10 rebounds.
The Hornets shot 51.8% from the field and 46.7% from 3 to the Magic’s 48.9% and 37.5%. The Hornets’ starters were outscored 38-25 in 15 minutes together.