Franz Wagner Scores 32 as Magic Cruise Past Hornets, 114–89

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (C), drives between Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Martin (L), and forward Grant Williams (2) during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game in Orlando, Fla., on Nov. 12, 2024. John Raoux/AP Photo

ORLANDO, Fla.—Franz Wagner scored 32 points and Jalen Suggs hit his first seven shots, including three 3-pointers, to lead the Orlando Magic to a 114–89 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.

LaMelo Ball scored 16 of his 35 points in the first quarter for the Hornets in the opening round of Group A play in the NBA Cup. Coming off a career-high 38 points in Sunday’s overtime loss at Philadelphia, Ball added six rebounds and seven assists.