Desmond Bane and Kon Knueppel are two players to watch when the Orlando Magic (23-19) and Charlotte Hornets (16-28) play at Kia Center on Thursday. It tips off at 7 p.m. ET.
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Magic vs. Hornets: Jan. 22 Viewing Options
- Game day: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSE and FDSFL
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Arena: Kia Center
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Magic's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.6% | 19 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.7% | 22 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.8 | 12 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 43.2 | 11 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.7 | 10 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.4 | 11 |
Hornets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.9% | 25 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.8% | 23 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 45.5 | 7 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 40.3 | 2 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.6 | 22 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.2 | 27 |
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Magic vs. Hornets Top Players
Magic
- Bane puts up 18.9 points per game while tacking on 4.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds.
- Wendell Carter Jr. is responsible for 12.5 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.
- Bane is the top active three-point shooter for the Magic, knocking down 1.6 per game.
- Anthony Black records 1.3 steals per game. Goga Bitadze collects 1.2 blocks an outing.
Hornets
- Knueppel puts up 19.1 points per game and also tacks on 5.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest.
- This season, Moussa Diabate has a statline that includes 8.0 points, 1.5 assists and 8.3 rebounds per game.
- Knueppel cashes in on 3.4 treys per game.
- The Hornets' defensive effort gets a boost from LaMelo Ball (1.2 steals per game) and Ryan Kalkbrenner (1.5 blocks per game).
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Magic vs. Hornets Injury Report
Magic
Magic:
Colin Castleton: Out (Thumb),
Jalen Suggs: Out (Knee),
Franz Wagner: Out (Ankle)
Hornets
Hornets:
Mason Plumlee: Out (Groin),
LaMelo Ball: Questionable (Thumb),
Brandon Miller: Probable (Ankle),
Tre Mann: Out (Illness),
Grant Williams: Out (Knee),
KJ Simpson: Out (Hip)
Magic's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2026 | Nets | W 104-103 | Away |
| 1/9/2026 | 76ers | L 103-91 | Home |
| 1/11/2026 | Pelicans | W 128-118 | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Grizzlies | W 118-111 | Home |
| 1/18/2026 | Grizzlies | L 126-109 | Away |
| 1/22/2026 | Hornets | - | Home |
| 1/24/2026 | Cavaliers | - | Home |
| 1/26/2026 | Cavaliers | - | Away |
| 1/28/2026 | Heat | - | Away |
| 1/30/2026 | Raptors | - | Home |
| 2/1/2026 | Spurs | - | Away |
Hornets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/2026 | Clippers | L 117-109 | Away |
| 1/15/2026 | Lakers | W 135-117 | Away |
| 1/17/2026 | Warriors | L 136-116 | Away |
| 1/18/2026 | Nuggets | W 110-87 | Away |
| 1/21/2026 | Cavaliers | L 94-87 | Home |
| 1/22/2026 | Magic | - | Away |
| 1/24/2026 | Wizards | - | Home |
| 1/26/2026 | 76ers | - | Home |
| 1/28/2026 | Grizzlies | - | Away |
| 1/29/2026 | Mavericks | - | Away |
| 1/31/2026 | Spurs | - | Home |
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