Charlotte Hornets 90, Orlando Magic 121
NBA · 2026-04-17 · Winner: Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic defeated Charlotte Hornets 121–90 on 2026-04-17 in NBA play, a 31-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q1 7:47 swung win probability 55% → 84%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Charlotte Hornets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 16 | 21 | 34 | 19 | 90 |
| Orlando Magic | 38 | 30 | 34 | 19 | 121 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q1 7:47 swung win probability 55% → 84%.
Why Charlotte Hornets lost
- Lost Q1 16-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q1 3:45 (win probability 71% → 96% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | 10–0 | Q1 7:47 | 55% → 84% |
| Orlando Magic | 13–0 | Q1 3:45 | 71% → 96% |
| Orlando Magic | 8–0 | Q2 3:20 | 99% → 100% |
| Orlando Magic | 10–0 | Q4 11:42 | 100% → 100% |