Magic’s 3-point defense falters during preseason loss to Hornets

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic fell to 1-2 in preseason play after a 123-115 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. Nikola Vucevic finished with a game-high 27 points to lead the Magic, who played their first game at Amway Center in almost 10 months. Markelle Fultz added 14 points for the Magic, while Dwayne Bacon and rookie point guard Cole Anthony finished with 13 points apiece. Aaron Gordon scored 11 points and Khem Birch had 10. Magic shooting guard Terrence Ross scored 13 points in his preseason debut. He missed the first two games with a hairline fracture in his left big toe…

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