Moritz Wagner scored a season-high 26 points (12 in the fourth quarter), and the Orlando Magic went on a 22-6 run in the fourth quarter to beat the Charlotte Hornets 116-109 to end a 10-game losing streak.
The Hornets led 93-90 with 10:22 left in the fourth quarter. Moritz Wagner’s 3-pointer put the Magic ahead for good with 9:31 left. He scored 10 points and Franz Wagner added 6 during the run. The Magic led 112-99 with 2:50 left.
For the Hornets, LaMelo Ball had 23 points, 8 assists and 3 steals, and Miles Bridges added 20 points (10 in the paint).
The Magic shot 51.7% from the field and 33.3% from 3 to the Hornets’ 41.2% and 28.6%. They outscored the Hornets 55-19 off the bench. The Magic outscored the Hornets 37-25 in 13 minutes with Ross, Wagner, Hampton, Wagner and Suggs on the floor together.