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Magic take 41-point first-half lead, flatten Hornets

Cole Anthony scored 19 of his 21 points in the first half in a 112-92 romp past the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night, securing a spot in at least the play-in round of the NBA postseason.

Jalen Suggs poured in 16 points, Moritz Wagner and Paolo Banchero each had 13 points and Franz Wagner added 11 points for the Magic (41-28), who have won nine of their last 11 games. Orlando led by as many as 41 points in the first half.

Anthony came off the bench to shoot 9-for-12 from the field with three 3-pointers.