Overview
- Charlotte (35-34) welcomes Orlando (38-30) to Spectrum Center on Thursday for the fourth and final meeting, with the Hornets leading the series 2-1.
- The Hornets have won three of four, including a 136-106 home rout of Miami powered by a 40-18 fourth quarter and 30 points from LaMelo Ball.
- Orlando seeks to stop a two-game slide after a seven-game run, with Paolo Banchero pacing the offense at a team-best 22.4 points per game.
- Injury report lists Charlotte’s Tidjane Salaun out, with the Magic ruling out Franz Wagner, Anthony Black and Jonathan Isaac.
- The game coincides with the retirement of Dell Curry’s No. 30 jersey, and sportsbooks list Charlotte as the home favorite.