ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner and Cole Anthony scored 30 points each to help the Orlando Magic pull away for a 130-117 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night and extend their win streak to seven straight games.
Anthony scored 17 points in the fourth quarter, keying a rally that helped the Magic stretch their lead as high as 16 points. He also finished with seven rebounds and seven assists. Paolo Banchero had 23 points and eight assists.
Miles Bridges led the Hornets with 23 points and 10 rebounds.
Terry Rozier, playing for the first time since Nov. 4 after missing nine games with a groin strain, had 22 points and nine assists for Charlotte, and Brandon Miller added 20 points.
The win streak is Orlando’s longest since a nine-game streak from Dec. 23, 2010 to Jan. 12, 2011.
The Magic led by only three when Anthony drove for a 3-point play with 10:12 remaining in the game. He then stole a pass and got it to Wagner for two free throws. Charlotte never again got the lead under five.
Caleb Houstan scored six points on one possession to help Orlando build a 9-point lead in the second quarter. Miller flagrantly fouled Houstan on a shot attempt. After Houstan made all three free throws, the Magic retained possession and Houstan hit a 3-pointer. Those were his only points of the game.
The Hornets found themselves down 61-57 after a first half in which they shot 59.5% (25 for 42).
UP NEXT
Hornets: Visit New York on Tuesday.
Magic: Host Washington on Wednesday.
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