The Charlotte Hornets (11 - 24) had revenge on the mind after losing the previous two contests against the Orlando Magic (13 - 24). They used a 220 first - half run to propel them to a 98 - 90 victory and end a five - game losing streak. Channing Frye did n't play the second half due to a strained right elbow. The Hornets jumped out to a 52 - 29 halftime lead, limiting the Magic to nine points in the second quarter and their season low in points scored for a half. The Magic stayed competitive by not committing a turnover in the second half and outscoring the Hornets 50 - 34 in the paint. Kemba Walker contributed 30 points, seven rebounds, six assists, two steals, one block, and four three - pointers in 39 minutes without the services of Al Jefferson (groin) and Lance Stephenson (pelvis). Michael Kidd-Gilchrist recorded his fourth double - double of the season, 17 points and 12 rebounds in 36 minutes, as the only other Hornet to play more than 30 minutes. Jefferson's replacement, Bismack Biyombo, was held scoreless in 17 minutes. The Magic shot 38 percent from the field and are now mired in a three - game losing streak. Nikola Vucevic recorded his 18th double - double, tallying 20 points (8 - 16 FG, 4 - 4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two blocks in 35 minutes. Rookie Elfrid Payton was unable to follow his near triple - double from Friday with a similar performance, providing seven points, seven assists, three rebounds, and two steals in 35 minutes. The Magic rest for three days before starting a four - game road trip in Denver on Wednesday. The Hornets travel to Boston to take on the Celtics this Monday.
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