Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic 12/19/2020 Picks Predictions

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The Charlotte Hornets will play against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., ET.

This will be the 2nd game of a 2-game set this preseason between both teams. The Magic will look to tie things up after getting defeated by the Hornets in their previous matchup. Charlotte had the upper-hand in the early going with 68 points dropped when the game reached halftime while Orlando came up with 58 points of their own. Orlando couldn’t keep up with Charlotte’s young team when they made 57 additional points in the 2nd half but the Hornets stung them with 55 of their own to get the win with a score of 123-115.

The Hornets made 47.5% of their FGs on 48-101 shooting while making 18 of their 41 3-point shots for 43.9%. They only had 1 missed free throw after 10 tries for 90% picking up 43 team rebounds and 11 turnovers.

Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Predictions 12/19/2020

Terry Rozier led the team with 20 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals while Devonte Graham added 18 points, 4 boards, and 6 dimes. Their rookie LaMelo Ball dropped 18 points and 5 dimes while Miles Bridges came off the bench to make 17 points. The Hornets are 10th in the Eastern Conference this preseason with a record of 1-2.

Orlando sank 47.4% of their shots from the floor on 46-97 attempts while recording 12-37 from beyond the arc for 32.4%. They also had only 1 missed shot from the line on 11-12 attempts for 91.7% while getting 53 team boards and 19 turnovers.

Nikola Vucevic carried the team once again with a double-double at 27 points and 12 rebounds while Markelle Fultz chipped in 14 points, 6 boards, and 6 dimes. Aaron Gordon made 11 points and 9 boards while Dwayne Bacon contributed 13 points and 5 boards. The squad is 11th in the Eastern Conference this preseason with a record of 1-2.

Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic. The NBA pick is the Charlotte Hornets. Vucevic is playing really well for the Magic this preseason but falls below a 50% win percentage. The Hornets have a young squad with their 1st round draft pick LaMelo Ball finally showing his scoring prowess with 18 points. The bad news is Gordon Hayward is out due to injury, but the Hornets were still getting solid contributions from the rest of the team. Charlotte will win in the next game to complete the 2-set sweep against the Magic predicted at 109-107.

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