Clippers Defeat Magic, 118-102
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the visiting Orlando Magic, 118-102, at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday.

While Los Angeles were held to just 13 points in the first quarter, they dropped 105 points across the final three quarters to prevail. A 41-21 third quarter is when the tide turned, with Los Angeles maintaining a double-digit lead for the closing 16 minutes. The Clippers shot 50 percent from the field and 45 percent from three-point range while holding the Magic to 47 percent from the field and 23 percent from long range. Los Angeles also out-rebounded Orlando, 57-52, while out-assisting them, 30-23.

The Magic (2-2) were led by Paolo Banchero, providing 15 points, four rebounds, four assists and four steals. Franz Wagner amassed 14 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Markelle Fultz totaled 12 points and five boards, while Jalen Suggs finished with 11 points, six rebounds and three assists. Mo Wagner led the bench with 13 points.

The Clippers (3-1) were led by Paul George, collecting 27 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals. Russell Westbrook compiled 18 points, six rebounds, seven assists and five steals. Bones Hyland had 17 points and three assists, while Norman Powell led the bench with 17 points, three rebounds and three assists.

Los Angeles has to play the second half of a back-to-back set on Wednesday, staying in LA to face the Lakers. As for Orlando, they return to action on Thursday in a road matchup with the Utah Jazz.
Posted on: 10/31/2023 10:05 PM
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