Magic Top Bulls In Orlando
The Orlando Magic defeated the host Chicago Bulls, 100-91, at United Center on Monday evening.

The game got out to a competitive start, as the Magic held a four-point lead after one quarter. The score stayed tight through the second, but the visitors stayed in control with a five-point advantage at the break. The Bulls could not gain their footing in the third, as the Magic pushed their lead to eight points heading into the final frame. The Bulls had no answers down the stretch and fell short for a fourth straight loss, as the Magic held on for the home win.

Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 22 points, four rebounds, three assists and three blocks, in 35 minutes. Markelle Fultz tallied 18 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists and a block, while Franz Wagner finished with 18 points, three rebounds, three assists and a steal. The Magic shot 46.9 percent from the field, including 8-of-27 from deep.

Meanwhile, Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 26 points, nine rebounds and five assists, in 40 minutes. DeMar DeRozan followed up with 19 points, three rebounds, six assists and a block, while Nikola Vucevic totaled 13 points, 13 rebounds and two steals. The Bulls shot 40.7 percent from the field, including 3-of-21 from long range.

The Bulls (26-31) will look to bounce back as they take on the Pacers in Indiana on Wednesday. The Magic (24-34) take on the Raptors in Toronto on Tuesday.
Posted on: 2/13/2023 8:35 PM
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