Magic Use Strong Start To Top Thunder
The Orlando Magic defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 126-115, at Amway Center on Wednesday.

The Magic (14-24) enjoyed an excellent start to get past the Thunder (16-22) in front of their fans, racing out to a 31-28 score in the first quarter and building a lead they’d never relinquish following a 39-25 score in the second quarter. Leading by 17 points at the break, it seemed the Magic would race to victory the rest of the way, but the Thunder pulled back and won the third quarter by a 35-25 score. It wasn’t enough to mount a comeback, though, as the Magic won the final 12 minutes by a 31-27 score, closing the game out with ease. With the win, the Magic improved to 9-11 at home while the Thunder fell to 5-12 on the road.

Eight players scored in double digits for the Magic. Paolo Banchero led the way for the Magic with 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, while Wendell Carter Jr. posted a double-double of 13 points and 13 rebounds. Caleb Houstan finished with 11 points and five boards, and Markelle Fultz finished with 13 points, six boards and four assists. Gary Harris had 18 points, and Terrence Ross also had 18 points off the bench. Mo Bamba had 10 points.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 33 points, four assists and three rebounds for the Thunder. Josh Giddey ended with 16 points, five rebounds and four assists, and Luguentz Dort posted 13 points and two boards. Kenrich Williams had 12 points and nine boards, Isaiah Joe delivered 13 points, and Mike Muscala had 11 points off the bench.
Posted on: 1/4/2023 6:41 PM
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