SportsLine's Inside the Lines team and computer model locked in their top NBA props for Thursday, including Franz Wagner Over 3.5 assists

It’s not often NBA rookies are able to make a positive impact, especially just a few games into the season. But in the Orlando Magic’s case, they may need to tr

How to watch the NBA game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Orlando Magic, as well as tip-off time and team news.

Get real-time NBA Basketball coverage and scores as Orlando Magic takes on Charlotte Hornets. We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, expert picks and recaps on CBSSports.com

Oh, there are significant similarities. Most of the nucleus remains, with Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs and Wendell Carter Jr. forming the team’s backbone as starters. The shooting still cannot yet be counted on to reach a league-average standard.

Going into the season the Orlando Magic were penciled in as a top 5 defense. After one week of the regular season, the defense has not been up to the standards

Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points and rookie VJ Edgecombe added 26 as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic 136-124