ORLANDO, Fla. _ It's never made much sense how long of a win streak the Charlotte Hornets have over the Orlando Magic, but there was little doubt it would continue Friday.
The Hornets jumped out to a quick 10-point lead, taking advantage of a Magic team throwing away the ball. The margin reached 31 in the third quarter and the Hornets cruised to a 120-88 victory at Amway Center. This was their 12th consecutive victory over the Magic.
All-Star point guard Kemba Walker, coming off a 41-point performance in the season-opening loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, was spectacular again with 26 points and five assists. Through two games, Walker is 12-for-23 from 3-point range.
The Magic is now coached by Steve Clifford, who coached the Hornets the past five seasons. Turnovers are Clifford's pet peeve, and he has a lot of work to do: Through three quarters, the Magic committed 16 turnovers leading to 24 Hornets points.
The Hornets play the Heat in Miami Saturday, the second of a four-game road trip.
Three who mattered
Nic Batum: He bounced back from that missed 3-pointer at the end of the opener, making his first three attempts from 3-point range Friday. Batum had 15 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals.
Walker: His 12 3-pointers over the first two games of a season ties the NBA record, first set by Ray Allen in 2001-02 season.
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist: Adapting well to being the Hornets' first reserve after starting throughout his prior NBA career. He finished with 12 points, nine rebounds and five assists.
