Despite Knueppel's injury, the Hornets did not take their foot off the gas. The Hornets recorded 39 third quarter points, with Miles Bridges, Collin Sexton, and Brandon Miller combining for 28 of the team's points. It helped push their lead up to 24, and they did not let up from there.

LaMelo Ball had 22 points and seven rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Orlando Magic 120-105 on Friday night after losing rookie forward Kon Knueppel to a right ankle injury in the first half.

The #Magic list Jalen Suggs (left hip contusion) as Doubtful for Friday’s game vs. Hornets, the 1st of a back-to-back. Tristan da Silva (right shoulder contusion) is Probable. Goga Bitadze (left knee strain) is Questionable. Franz Wagner (left high ankle sprain) remains OUT. pic.twitter.com/QjTcWKFrUR

With time winding down in the first half, the guard went up for a rebound, and landed on teammate Moussa Diabate’s foot, appearing to roll his ankle.

After facing the Hornets at Kia Center, the Magic have a quick turnaround when the Nuggets make their lone trip of the season to Orlando on Saturday night.

Hot-shooting rookie Kon Knueppel and the Charlotte Hornets look to continue a surge when they visit the Orlando Magic on Friday night.

With the Magic taking on the Hornets on Tuesday, Jalen Suggs is given a slight upgraded status that bodes well for his recovery.

Charlotte Hornets rookie guard Kon Knueppel suffered an ankle injury Friday against the Orlando Magic and was ruled out for the rest of the game. Knueppel landed awkwardly while going up for a rebound late in the first half. He was helped off the court by the Hornets' athletic trainers.

Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel was ruled out of Friday's matchup with the Orlando Magic after suffering a right ankle injury late in the second quarter, the team announced.

Anthony Black shines vs Hornets as Magic coach Jamahl Mosley praises his versatility, underscoring his growth in Orlando’s 120-105 loss.