Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic: Starting Lineups Announced

Mo. Basuony

Published: March 19, 2026 6:49 PM ET

The teams meet tonight as the Hornets aim to close the gap in the standings. Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic: Starting Lineups Announced for tonight’s matchup.

Hornets starting five

Head coach submitted a veteran-and-youth mix for the home side. Here are the projected starters.

LaMelo Ball — recorded 30 points, 13 assists and six rebounds in the recent game versus Miami.
Kon Knueppel — the rookie frontrunner has produced three straight 20-point outings.
Brandon Miller — has struggled with consistency. He shot 2-for-14 against Sacramento and had 16 points in the following game, while drawing costly fouls.
Miles Bridges — has improved over his last three games, notably finding better form from three-point range.
Moussa Diabaté — has not reached double figures in eight straight contests. He continues to contribute through rebounding and defense, including 13 boards, two steals and a block versus Miami.

Magic starting five

Orlando’s lineup mixes established scorers and role players. The club adjusted after an injury designation.

Jalen Suggs — posted 14 points, seven rebounds and six assists in the recent loss to Oklahoma City.
Desmond Bane — acquired from Memphis, he provides dependable shooting. He is connecting on 39 percent of his three-point attempts.
Tristan Da Silva — has boosted his production when placed in the starting rotation, improving across multiple statistical areas.
Goga Bitadze — will start with Wendell Carter Jr. out tonight due to a mild left rib contusion. Bitadze averages 5.6 points and 4.8 rebounds this season.
Paolo Banchero — remains a primary scorer. Since the start of March he is averaging 25.5 points per game and has three 30-point performances this month.