Vasilije Micic scored 21 points, while Brandon Miller
and Tre Mann each had 18, but the Charlotte Hornets lost a physical battle to the Orlando Magic, 101-89.
Both teams got off to poor and sloppy starts. The Hornets, particularly Vasilije Micic, were the first to get traction and take an early lead.
Turnovers and missed baskets by Miles Bridges stopped the Hornets’ offense, allowing the Magic to go on a 16-2 run that lasted until the final seconds of the quarter. The Hornets turned the ball over seven times,
five of which were live ball turnovers, and secured only five total rebounds. The poor opening frame landed them in a five-point hole.
