Terry Rozier posted 28 points and rookie guard LaMelo Ball pumped in 27 points as the Charlotte Hornets turned in an impressive bounce-back performance in a 122-112 victory against the visiting Orlando Magic on Friday night.
P.J. Washington tacked on 23 points and nine rebounds for Charlotte.
It was a much-needed outcome for the Hornets (33-34), who have been falling off the pace and yet clinging to a spot in the Eastern Conference playoff mix.
A blowout loss a night earlier to the Chicago Bulls gave the Hornets four defeats in a six-game span.
Jalen McDaniels’ 13 points and Bismack Biyombo’s 11 points and 11 rebounds also gave a boost to the Hornets.
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