There was no repeat fourth-quarter comeback on Monday for the Hornets in Orlando as the team split its two-game mini-series with the Magic, falling 117-108.
After building up a 15-point lead in the first quarter, Charlotte watched its advantage quickly evaporate before Orlando took the lead in the second period and never looked back.
Charlotte flirted with a rally first to close the third quarter then late in the fourth but neither came to fruition as they dropped their fourth game in the last five contests.
Gordon Hayward finished with 24 points, tying Terry Rozier for team-high honors. Devonte’ Graham added 21 and Cody Zeller chipped in 11 off the bench.
Nikola Vucevic finished with a game-high 28 points for Orlando.