Hornets Top Magic, Gain Ground in Playoff Race

0:00In Durham, it's March 20th, and here's what is going on. The Charlotte Hornets grabbed the key win over the Orlando Magic, topping them 130-111 at home. This victory came right after hanging Del Curry's number 30 banner in the rafters to honor the former 6th man of the year. Kobe White stepped up big with 27 points, sparking the team early and helping Charlotte improve to 36 wins and 34 losses. White dominated the first half with 15 points and 5 assists in just over 13 minutes, fueling a strong surge before halftime. Brandon Miller added 25 points and 8 assists, while a mellow ball chipped in 20 points in limited time. Rookie Kahnu-Wepo kept building his record with 242-3 pointers this season, scoring 17 points. Coach Lee praised White's growth in aggression, noting how he draws fouls and sets up the offense. Big man Musa Diabadeh anchored the front court in his 36th start, bringing energy on defense and the boards, despite modestyats.

1:01The Hornets boasts a strong record when he leads the lineup, crediting his unselfishness and hustle. This result created a two-game swing in the standings, pulling Charlotte within two and a half games of the sixth-seated magic with 12 games left. The tenth-seated Hornets stay close to the ninth place, Philadelphia 76ers, whom they'll host on March 28th. With momentum building in the tight eastern conference playoff chase, Charlotte eyes more chances to climb as the season winds down.