Magic Open NBA Cup with Win over Celtics
The Orlando Magic defeated the Boston Celtics 123-110 in their NBA Cup opener on Friday night.
Key Performances
- Franz Wagner led the Magic with 27 points.
- Desmond Bane contributed 22 points and seven assists.
- Paolo Banchero scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds.
- Wendell Carter Jr. added 18 points and five rebounds.
- Jaylen Brown scored 32 points for the Celtics.
- Payton Pritchard added 27 points.
- Derrick White posted 16 points and 10 assists.
- Anfernee Simons scored all 11 of his points early in the final quarter.
Game Highlights
Orlando launched a 20-2 run early in the first quarter with 3-pointers from Wagner, Tristan da Silva, and Anthony Black, building a 16-point lead — the Magic's largest advantage of the game.
The Celtics fought back in the second half, tying the game and taking a 96-95 lead in the fourth quarter after Brown’s jumper.
“Brown scored 14 straight points for Boston before going to the bench for a six-minute break with 2:20 remaining in the third quarter.”
The Magic responded with a decisive 17-4 run featuring 3-pointers by Wagner, Bane, and Carter, securing their victory.
Tournament Context
The Celtics and Magic are in East Group B of the NBA in-season tournament, alongside Brooklyn, Detroit, and Philadelphia. This was their first matchup since Boston eliminated Orlando in a five-game first-round playoff series in April.
Team Shooting Stats
- Orlando shot 50% from the field and made 17 of 36 three-pointers (47.2%).
- Boston converted 13 of 37 three-point attempts (35%).
Anfernee Simons kept Boston competitive by scoring all his points early in the fourth quarter, but Orlando's strong shooting closed the game.
Author's summary: Orlando Magic started the NBA Cup with a strong 123-110 win over the Celtics, powered by key 3-point shooting and balanced scoring across the roster.
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