Ball leads Hornets past Magic after 3 players ejected


              Charlotte Hornets forwards P.J. Washington, left, and Jalen McDaniels, right rebound over Orlando Magic center Robin Lopez, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
            
              Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington, left, drives to the basket against Orlando Magic forward Chuma Okeke, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
            
              Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (5) guards Charlotte Hornets center Mason Plumlee (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
            
              Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (5) dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
            
              Charlotte Hornets center Montrezl Harrell, left, celebrates a basket with teammate Kelly Oubre Jr., right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
            
              Orlando Magic guard R.J. Hampton, left, goes up against the shot of Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
            
              Charlotte Hornets center Montrezl Harrell (8) reacts after blocking a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
            
              Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Martin, right, dunks over Orlando Magic center Moritz Wagner, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
            
              Charlotte Hornets head coach James Borrego, center, gives instruction to Charlotte Hornets center Montrezl Harrell (8) and guard Terry Rozier (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Ball leads Hornets past Magic after 3 players ejected