The #Magic are heading to Detroit! A thoroughly dominant performance from start to finish. Set the tone early and never relented. We saw tonight what this team can be. A really strong victory no matter how you cut it. Showed a lot of guts.

#Magic win 121-90 over the #Hornets.

The #Hornets appear to be pulling the plug. Their deep bench players are checking in. The #Magic still have their starters (minus Franz and Suggs) out. Can't imagine they will play much longer.

We will see you in Detroit on Sunday!

108-78 ORL, 6:33 4th

The #Magic have a lineup with no point guard: Cain/TDS/Franz/Paolo/Carter

The #Hornets have a lineup with no center: LaMelo/Coby White/Sion James/Brandon Miller/Grant Williams

89-63 ORL, 3:13 3rd

LaMelo has 13 points in the third quarter. He has put the #Magic's guards in a vice by attacking the paint and getting them on his hip. Suggs has five. Black has four now. #Magic are maintaining a healthy lead. But any let up and the #Hornets could get spicy.

88-61 ORL, 4:31 3d

The #Hornets are in the bonus with 8:34 left in the third quarter. If you are going to make a crazy comeback, that is a pretty good place to start. Charlotte is also 2 for 5 from three.

The #Magic have to back off a bit now because of the penalty.

76-48 ORL, 8:34 3rd

It's still a 28-point lead, but the #Hornets got two threes to go down including one from LaMelo Ball. Still need to be careful here and keep the pressure on. Defense has to stay tight and offense needs to keep attacking. The game is not over.

73-45 ORL, 9:39 3rd

The #Magic answered any shaky moments with more confident play. The #Hornets have been completely unable to get into their offense and do anything they want to do. Completely flustered.

Magic lead 68-37 at the half.

Brandon Miller is the only #Hornets player with anything going. He turns into Superman when he faces the #Magic. He's got 12 points with 4 3-pointers.

#Magic need a good finish to the half. Can't let Charlotte feel some life before halftime.

51-29 ORL, 4:42 2nd

The #Magic are getting fouls and getting to the line this quarter. But their offense is not nearly as crisp. What travels? Defense. That has remained pretty stout. #Hornets can't get the momentum threes they need and are 5 for 18 this game.

50-24 ORL, 5:51 2nd