Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic: A History of the Rivalry

When Do the Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic Play Next?

Charlotte Hornets tickets and Orlando Magic tickets can be found on their respective team pages, along with schedule information.

Are the Charlotte Hornets and the Orlando Magic Rivals?

The Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic came into the NBA a season apart as expansion teams. The two franchises did not end up in the same division until 2004. While neither franchise has won a championship, the Magic have enjoyed much more success during their existence. However, when the two teams play, the Hornets-Magic rivalry has been rather even, with Orlando winning just three more games than the Hornets.

Who are the Charlotte Hornets’ Biggest Rivals?

The Charlotte Hornets don’t have a specific rival. Part of this has to do with the fact that the Hornets are still a relatively young franchise and haven’t had much time to build up a rivalry. The other part is the fact that the Hornets haven’t enjoyed much success as a franchise. The Hornets have only reached the playoffs 10 times since 1989.

Who are the Orlando Magic’ Biggest Rivals?

The Miami Heat are the biggest rivals of the Orlando Magic. The two teams were a part of the same NBA expansion, as the league added more teams in the southern part of the United States. The fact that they are the only two NBA teams from Florida is what fuels the rivalry. While the teams have only met one time in the postseason, a Heat win over the Magic in the 1997 postseason, the franchises have featured multiple all-time NBA greats, including Shaquille O’Neal, Penny Hardaway, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Dwyane Wade, Alonzo Mourning, Ray Allen, LeBron James, and Chris Bosh.

Game Results Between the Hornets & Magic

Hornets vs. Magic games mostly take place at the end of the 2023-2024 season. They’ve only faced off once so far, a 130-117 Magic victory back on Nov 26. The teams next meet in Charlotte on March 5. The series shifts to Orlando two weeks later on March 19 before the Hornets host the final game on April 5.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic History

The Hornets vs. Magic history has a lot of close battles while both teams jockeyed for position in the Eastern Conference. The all-time head-to-head records stand at 65 wins for the Magic and 62 for the Hornets. In 1994, both teams made the postseason in the same season for the first time. After that, the teams separately made the playoffs several times but finally met one another in the 2002 postseason. The Hornets topped the Magic in four games in the first round.

The Magic were able to get revenge in 2010 in the only other postseason meeting between the two teams. Orlando earned a sweep in the first round against the then-Charlotte Bobcats. The Hornets/Bobcats have only made the playoffs twice since then, while the Magic have made it four times in that span, during which neither team advanced past the opening round.

Where Do the Orlando Magic and Charlotte Hornets Play?

The Orlando Magic play at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. Hockey and arena league football teams have also called the arena home.

The Charlotte Hornets play at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North