Dwight Howard, the central figure in the team’s last NBA Finals run, became a permanent part of franchise lore on Monday as he was inducted into the Orlando Magic Hall of Fame. In addition to the induction ceremony, Howard was honored during Orlando’s game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers.

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The Magic are currently 15-21 on the road with a point differential of -1, while the Hornets have a 3-7 record in their last ten games at home. Orlando has won all three meetings against Charlotte this season. This is the final matchup of the year.

Charlotte Hornets' LaMelo Ball will play against the Orlando Magic despite ongoing injury issues. The game, which tips off at 7 p.m. ET at Spectrum Center, sees Charlotte struggling offensively and relying on Ball.