The Orlando Magic returned home to the Kia Center and delivered a tale of two games — an embarrassing energy loss to the Hornets followed by a gritty, confidence-building win over the defending champion Denver Nuggets. The box score reveals major trends shaping Orlando’s season as injuries continue to test depth and identity. Key takeaways from Magic vs Hornets & Nuggets: Magic caught flat-footed vs Charlotte after long road trip, allowing a three-point avalanche Hornets punish Orlando with near-50% shooting from deep and superior effort plays Jamahl Mosley openly frustrated postgame with lack of energy and urgency Paolo Banchero’s struggles continue: low efficiency, short jumpers, and mounting narratives Why Paolo’s process is mostly sound — but the production still isn’t there yet Anthony Black (AB) emerges as the Magic’s offensive engine a ...