Black Leads Magic with 24 Points, 4 Assists in Loss

Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black paced his team in Friday's 120-105 loss to the Hornets, recording 24 points (8-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four assists, three rebounds, two steals, and one block across 36 minutes. With Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs sidelined, Black led Orlando in scoring and three-pointers made, marking his fourth 20-plus point performance in his last five outings. He also tied for the team-high in assists and steals, extending his streak of multiple swipes to back-to-back games.