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Magic vs. Hornets GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Lineups, Injury Report

The Charlotte Hornets host the Orlando Magic tonight. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener

Magic vs. Hornets GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Lineups, Injury Report
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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic looks to win the season series against their division rival Charlotte Hornets in tonight's game at the Spectrum Center.

The Magic won the first meeting back in October, but the Hornets pulled one out in November. Last month, the Magic beat the Hornets in Charlotte and will return to the Queen City for another win.

Earlier this week, LaMelo Ball fractured his ankle, knocking him out for the season and increasing the Magic's chances of winning tonight's matchup. Charlotte won five straight before Ball's injury, but lost Wednesday to the Phoenix Suns in Kevin Durant's debut with his new team.

Now, the Magic, fighting to keep its playoff hopes alive, look to throw another punch towards the Hornets.

Here's a look at the information you need to know for tonight's game ...

Magic vs. Hornets Broadcast Information

  • Date: Friday, Mar. 3
  • Time: 7:00 p.m.
  • TV Channel: Bally Sports Florida
  • Radio: WYGM 96.9 FM / 740 AM
  • Live Stream: NBA League Pass

Magic vs. Hornets Injury Report

Orlando Magic

  • Jonathan Isaac (OUT - hamstring)

Charlotte Hornets

  • LaMelo Ball (OUT - ankle)

Magic vs. Hornets Projected Starters

Orlando Magic

  • PG Markelle Fultz
  • SG Gary Harris
  • SF Franz Wagner
  • PF Paolo Banchero
  • C Wendell Carter Jr.

Charlotte Hornets

  • PG Terry Rozier
  • SG Kelly Oubre Jr.
  • SF Gordon Hayward
  • PF JT Thor
  • C Mark Richards

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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