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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Tobias Harris said once the Orlando Magic had a lead, they didnt want to give it up. Hard to blame him given the way things have gone in recent weeks.That has been a killer for us — having the lead and not sustaining it, Harris said.Orlando led for the final three quarters and withstood a career-high 42 points from Kemba Walker to beat the Charlotte Hornets 102-94 on Saturday night.Nikola Vucevic had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Harris scored 21 points and the Magic beat the Hornets for the second time this season in Charlotte.Victor Oladipo scored 13 points, Evan Fournier had 12, and Ben Gordon and Elfrid Payton each had 11 for the Magic (12-21) in a balanced scoring attack.In the past, we havent been able to hold on to the lead, Vucevic said. They made some runs but they never made the big run to tie the game and we were able to hold them off.Walker scored a Charlotte-record 35 in the second half and finished 15 of 30 from the field with five 3-pointers. Its the seventh time in the last 10 games Walker has scored at least 20 points.I had a career night, a great game but it just wasnt enough, Walker said. ... Our problem wasnt offensively, it was defensively. We didnt execute our game plan on defence and they crushed us.Hornets coach Steve Clifford wasnt happy with his teams overall effort, outside of Walkers performance that he called phenomenal.He can be a cornerstone player for teams that go deep into the playoffs because of his competitiveness, Clifford said. He just has a competitive spirit that is contagious to me. He played 42 minutes back-to-back and did not want to come out (of the game). He kept us in the game.The Magic led 52-42 at halftime after outscoring the Hornets 28-18 in the paint.Walker had 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting in the third quarter, but the Hornets werent able to cut into Orlandos double-digit lead until late in the game.Charlotte got within six with 30 seconds left, but Walkers 3-point attempt from the top of the key rattled out.Vucevic added two free throws with 22 seconds remaining to help seal the victory.Vucevic was the key for Orlando.He stepped out and knocked down jump shots early against Al Jefferson, forcing the Hornets to guard him. When they did, he found teammates in the passing lanes and helped open up the offence.I feel like Ive always been a good passer and can read the defences pretty well, Vucevic said. The last two games, whenever Ive caught it, defences make moves and people cut and I find them going to the basket. Im just trying to find the open spaces.Jefferson, who is battling a groin injury, had 14 points and nine rebounds after being held to four by Oklahoma City on Friday night.___TIP-INSMagic: Harris has scored in double figures in all 31 games he has played this season, the longest streak of his career.Hornets: Lance Stephenson missed his sixth straight game with a groin injury. Clifford said Stephenson likely will likely miss Monday nights game against Milwaukee.BELK BOWL CROWDPlayers from the Louisville and Georgia college football teams were attendance at the game. Those teams will meet here in Charlotte on Tuesday night in the Belk Bowl.UP NEXTMagic: Visit Miami on Monday night.Hornets: Host Milwaukee on Monday night. Ernie Banks Jersey . 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"I dont think Im ready for Pittsburgh right now," he said. Manziel, though, was quick to point out that hes made progress during training camp, and he expects to get better running Clevelands offence. "Ive only played one game, but the more and more you see it, the more you get familiar with it, the better it will be," Manziel said after practice Saturday. Hoyer, who entered camp as the No. 1 QB and has done nothing to lose his starting job, was unaware that hes not part of the ratings campaign. "I dont watch ESPN," he said. "It doesnt matter, because what matters is what coach (Mike) Pettine thinks and what (offensive co-ordinator) Kyle (Shanahan) thinks. The media can make any story they want. I avoid all of that. When it comes down to it, theyre not the ones making the decisions." The Hoyer-Manziel competition is nearing its conclusion, and its still not clear if Pettine and his staff are leaning in one direction.Pettine is determined to get his two QBs an even amount of snaps against the Redskins. Pettine said hell reach out to Washington coach Jay Gruden to find out his plans to use his starters so he can ensure that Hoyer and Manziel face similar competition. "If we have to make some adjustments to get the matchups we want then we will," Pettine said. Pettine plans to meet with his staff and pick a starter Tuesday. While most of the country is eager to see what Manziel will do on the Monday night stage, the Heisman Trophy winner is staying calm and focused. "I dont think theres any pressure for me,&quoot; he said.dddddddddddd "Im still learning. Im still growing. This is my second game. My expectations arent through the roof. Its go out and compete extremely hard, be a leader for those guys, whatever group Im with, and well see what happens." After his off-field behaviour in the off-season was widely scrutinized, Manziel is finding his habits are always being watched. He conceded to being late for a meeting on Monday morning after he misread a change in the teams schedule. Manziel said he and Pettine talked and have "moved on." "It was an honest mistake and something I need to learn from and make sure it doesnt happen again," Manziel said. As for Hoyer, he hasnt changed his belief that the Browns are his team. While dealing with the hysteria caused by Manziel, he has maintained hes only trying to become the best quarterback possible. There may be signs that Manziel is Clevelands quarterback of the future, but Hoyer is only concerned with the here and now. Hes aware that Pettine said the Week 1 starter should not think its a permanent gig. "Its a situation I dealt with last year when I came in and we kind of said it was a week to week thing," he said. Hoyer also heard the trade speculation that began when the Browns signed veteran quarterback Rex Grossman earlier this week. Its not worth worrying about. "I guess people were trying to connect the dots and thats your job to do that," he said. "For me, Im not concerned about anything like that. Im looking forward to being the starting quarterback here. " NOTES: CB Buster Skrine may need surgery after injuring his thumb and will likely miss the remainder of the preseason. Pettine expects hell be available for the opener. Skrine has been battling rookie CB Justin Gilbert for a starting spot. ... DE Desmond Bryant is getting a second opinion before he possibly has wrist surgery, Pettine said. ... WR Josh Gordon practiced after missing time with an abdominal injury, but its not certain if hell face the Redskins. The Browns are still awaiting a ruling from the league on Gordons potential suspension. "We respect that theres a process," Pettine said. 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