Seeking first win, Magic back home to battle Hornets

Rookie Paolo Banchero is off to a sizzling start to the season. His team, on the other hand, isn't so hot.

Banchero and the Orlando Magic continue their quest for their first victory of the campaign on Friday night when they host the Charlotte Hornets.

Banchero finished with 29 points on Wednesday to become the third No. 1 overall pick in NBA history to score at least 20 points in his first five games. Hall of Famers Elvin Hayes (10 games, 1968-69) and Oscar Robertson (six games, 1960-61) are the others.

Banchero added eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks and a steal in what ended up being the Magic's fifth loss in as many games.

"I think I'm playing well, but it's not translating to wins,…