Magic Hand Warriors Second Straight Loss
The Orlando Magic defeated the host Golden State Warriors, 115-101, at Chase Center on Saturday evening.

The game got out to a competitive start, as the Warriors lead by one point heading into the second. The Magic pulled ahead early in the quarter and held a three-point advantage at halftime. They kept the momentum going in the third and outscored the hosts, 30-23, to take a 10-point lead into the final quarter. The Magic kept the momentum going in the fourth and closed out the road win, resulting in a second straight loss for the Warriors.

Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 25 points, five rebounds, three assists and a steal, in 31 minutes. Franz Wagner followed up with 24 points, two rebounds, two assists and a steal, while Markelle Fultz added 16 points, five rebounds, seven assists and six steals. The Magic shot 50.6 percent from the field including, 13-of-32 from long range.

Meanwhile, Anthony Lamb led the Warriors with 26 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals, in 33 minutes off the bench. Jordan Poole followed up with 21 points, four rebounds, six assists and a block, while Donte DiVincenzo totaled 15 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals. The Warriors shot 37.5 percent from the field, including 18-of-58 from deep.

The Warriors (20-20) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Suns on Tuesday. The Magic (15-25) take on the Kings in Sacramento on Monday.
Posted on: 1/7/2023 8:02 PM
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