Charlotte Hornets 124, Orlando Magic 97
NBA · 2026-01-22 · Winner: Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets defeated Orlando Magic 124–97 on 2026-01-22 in NBA play, a 27-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q1 7:42 swung win probability 68% → 31%. 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 | 35 | 27 | 35 | 27 | 124 |
| Orlando Magic | 20 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 97 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q1 7:42 swung win probability 68% → 31%.
Why Orlando Magic lost
- Lost Q1 20-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q1 7:42 (win probability 68% → 31% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 11–0 | Q1 7:42 | 68% → 31% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 9–0 | Q1 0:16 | 35% → 10% |
| Orlando Magic | 8–0 | Q4 8:34 | 0% → 0% |