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Key Takeaways:

Coby White delivered 27 points off the bench as Charlotte triumphed 130-111 over Orlando
The Hornets converted 21 of 46 attempts from three-point range, helping them notch their fourth win in five games
Orlando coach Jamahi Mosley was ejected in the second quarter following two technical fouls

Hornets’ Offence Dominates With Three-Point Masterclass

Reserve guard Coby White led a blistering long-range display for the Charlotte Hornets, amassing 27 points on 5 of 8 shooting from beyond the arc as the hosts overpowered the Orlando Magic 130-111 on Thursday night in Charlotte, North Carolina. White was supported by three team-mates with three or more triples: Brandon Miller, who connected on 5 of 10 en route to 25 points and eight assists; Kon Knueppel, scoring 17 points with 4 of 9 from distance; and LaMelo Ball, who contributed 20 points on 3 of 8 three-point shooting. Charlotte collectively finished 21 of 46 from three-point territory, securing their fourth win in their last five outings.

This victory elevated the Hornets to 36-34 on the season and marked the first occasion since the close of the 2021-22 campaign that the club moved two games above .500. Their last winning record stood at 43-39.

Match Progression and Orlando Response

The Magic, who fell to 38-31, were paced by Desmond Bane with 24 points and Paolo Banchero with 20. Orlando managed to seize a pair of eight-point leads during the opening quarter, but a late surge from the Hornets shifted the momentum. Reserve Josh Green’s putback just before the buzzer handed Charlotte a 34-32 advantage at the end of the first quarter – a lead they would not relinquish for the remainder of the contest.

Ejection and Ceremonial Moments

The match featured extra drama in the second quarter when Orlando head coach Jamahi Mosley drew two technical fouls with 5:14 remaining in the first half and was subsequently expelled from the game. Assistant coach Joe Prunty assumed command for the rest of the evening. The night also marked Charlotte’s seventh consecutive sellout, as well as a celebration of former player and current broadcaster Dell Curry, whose No. 30 jersey was officially retired.