Charlotte Hornets 120, Orlando Magic 105
NBA · 2025-12-26 · Winner: Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets defeated Orlando Magic 120–105 on 2025-12-26 in NBA play, a 15-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 4:18 swung win probability 58% → 29%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Orlando Magic lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 38 | 19 | 39 | 24 | 120 |
| Orlando Magic | 28 | 20 | 29 | 28 | 105 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 4:18 swung win probability 58% → 29%.
Why Orlando Magic lost
- Lost Q1 28-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 6:46 (win probability 71% → 44% for the home side).
- Shot 45.7% eFG vs a 53.1% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | 8–0 | Q1 8:42 | 44% → 71% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 8–0 | Q1 6:46 | 71% → 44% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 8–0 | Q1 4:18 | 58% → 29% |