For the Orlando Magic, it has come down to finding the right combinations to fill temporary gaps in the lineup, while the Charlotte Hornets deal with injuries that have altered their rotations as well.

The Kia Center court might have looked different than usual for Orlando‘s first NBA Cup group play matchup against the Hornets — it was light grey with a large gold trophy in the center and a blue outline — but the Magic‘s pathway to victory looked much the same Tuesday night as it did in their last two.