Magic Rally Past Suns In Orlando
The Orlando Magic defeated the visiting Phoenix Suns, 113-98, at Kia Center on Sunday evening.

The Suns jumped out to a hot start and led, 37-26, after one quarter. The Magic bounced back in the second and outscored the visitors by six points to cut it back to a five-point game at the break. Both sides came out focused in the third, and the Suns led for most of the quarter, until the the Magic tied it up late in the frame. The visitors reclaimed a three-point edge entering the fourth, but the Magic took control in the final quarter, outscoring the Suns by 18 points in the final 12 minutes to close out the home win and end a two-game slide. This also marks the second straight loss for the Suns.

Paolo Banchero led the way for the Magic with 26 points, four rebounds and seven assists, in 36 minutes of action. Moritz Wagner followed up with 16 points, 12 rebounds, a steal and a block, while Markelle Fultz added 14 points, two rebounds, four assists and five steals.

Meanwhile, Devin Booker led the Suns with 44 points, four rebounds, three assists, a steal and two blocks, in 36 minutes. Kevin Durant followed up with 15 points, four rebounds, five assists and a block, while Bradley Beal finished with nine points, five rebounds, six assists and a steal.

The Suns (26-20) will look to bounce back as they clash with the Heat in Miami on Monday. The Magic (24-22) take on the Mavericks in Dallas on Monday.
Posted on: 1/28/2024 6:31 PM
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