Orlando Magic

After an 0-5 start to the season, the Orlando Magic went back to basics to earn their first win — unrelenting pressure on the defensive end. The Charlotte Hornets were no match from the start, scoring just 30 points in the first half as the Magic wreaked havoc. Terrence Ross rejects Kelly Oubre Jr. on a strong drive to the rim, and Bol Bol puts his family trade of blocking shots on display against Jalen McDaniels. Mo Bamba turns away a James Bouknight reverse layup try at the rim while his teammates take turns racking up steals — Chuma Okeke picks Dennis Smith Jr.’s pocket, while Oubre Jr. meets the same fate while trying to drive past Wendell Carter Jr. The Magic turn defense into offense as well as a R.J. Hampton steal leads to an assist on the ensuing counterattack. Orlando picked up eight steals and blocked five shots while forcing Charlotte into an 11-for-38 showing behind the arc in the runaway 113-93 victory on October 28, 2022. · Oct 28, 2022