NBA/Charlette Hornets

 Franz Wagner scored 21 points and the Orlando Magic snapped a four-game losing streak with a 123-107 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night.  LaMelo Ball had 17 points and 13 assists for the Hornets, his third double-double of the season.  Ball was fined $35,000 by the NBA earlier in the day for making an obscene gesture during the fourth quarter of a 144-117 loss to Miami on Tuesday night. Ball is averaging 26.3 points, 9.5 assists and 8.3 rebounds this season.  Hornets: Host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.