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The Orlando Magic defeated the Charlotte Hornets 123–107 on October 30 at Spectrum Center, with Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero combining for 41 points to lead the visitors' balanced attack. Orlando's offensive efficiency proved decisive, shooting 51.7 percent from the field and connecting on 16 three-pointers while forcing 21 Charlotte turnovers against just 13 of their own. The Magic's defensive intensity was evident in a 128.0 offensive rating compared to Charlotte's 108.5, and they recorded 10 steals to the Hornets' five. Charlotte's Collin Sexton led the home team with 19 points and Roman Kalkbrenner added 17, but the Hornets' 50.6 field-goal percentage and 11 three-pointers proved insufficient as they were outscored 38–31 in the opening quarter and never recovered. A fourth-quarter surge by Orlando (31 points) sealed the outcome despite Charlotte's late-game effort. The Magic's turnover discipline and three-point volume advantage established them as the more composed team, positioning them well in the early season standings.
