The Charlotte Hornets are just moments away from tipping things off inside Spectrum Center against the Orlando Magic and are looking to avoid a four-game season

Paolo Banchero scored 32 points and the Orlando Magic stiffened on defense late in the game to overcome some second-half snags for a 111-104 road victory against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.

Paolo Banchero scored 32 points, Franz Wagner had 26 points and the Orlando used a late run for a 111-104 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night. LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 25 points and nine assists,

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The Magic are currently 15-21 on the road with a point differential of -1, while the Hornets have a 3-7 record in their last ten games at home. Orlando has won all three meetings against Charlotte this season. This is the final matchup of the year.

A day after knocking off the Los Angeles Lakers, the Orlando Magic will travel to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday evening. Charlotte is 18-53 overall and 11-25 at home, while Orlando is 34-38 overall and 15-21 on the road.