Orlando Magic at Los Angeles Clippers
March 3,2023 at 3:00 PM
Magic Pull Upset, Secure Win Over Clippers
The Orlando Magic defeated the Los Angeles Clippers, 113-108, at crypto.com Arena on Saturday.

The Magic (29-42) didn't have it easy and had to mount a late comeback, but they found a way to pull the upset and defeat the Clippers (37-34) on the road. The Magic enjoyed a strong start and grabbed the lead following the first quarter with a 31-30 score. They made it a two-point advantage at the break with a 26-25 score in the second quarter. However, the Clippers played with a different attitude in the second half, which showed, as they turned things around with a 27-17 score in the third quarter. Los Angeles looked in control thanks to an eight-point lead, but the Magic had other plans and responded with a comeback of their own. Orlando won the final quarter by a 39-26 score and pulled away with a shocking win away from home against a playoff contender in the Western Conference. The Magic moved to 13-23 on the road with the win, while the Clippers fell to 19-16 at home.

Markelle Fultz scored a career-high 28 points to lead the Magic in this comeback win, and he also added six rebounds, four assists and four steals. Wendell Carter Jr. finished with 27 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, three steals and two blocks. Franz Wagner had 20 points, four rebounds and four assists. Cole Anthony chipped in with 18 points coming off the bench. Paolo Banchero only had 12 points, six boards and six dimes.

Paul George scored a game-high 30 points for the losing cause. He also added three rebounds and two steals. Ivica Zubac had a 16-point, 16-rebound double-double. Russell Westbrook had 14 points, nine assists and five rebounds. Marcus Morris had 13 points. Robert Covington added 11 points.
Posted on: 3/18/2023 3:13 PM
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