Magic Start NBA Cup with Victory Over Celtics
The Orlando Magic defeated the Boston Celtics 123-110 in their NBA Cup opener on Friday night.
Key Players and Performance
- Franz Wagner led the Magic with 27 points.
- Desmond Bane contributed 22 points and seven assists.
- Paolo Banchero added 15 points and nine rebounds.
- Wendell Carter Jr. scored 18 points and grabbed five rebounds.
For the Celtics, Jaylen Brown scored 32 points, Payton Pritchard had 27 points, and Derrick White contributed 16 points along with 10 assists.
Game Summary
During the first quarter, Wagner, Tristan da Silva, and Anthony Black made three-pointers in a 20-2 run that gave Orlando a 16-point lead, their biggest advantage of the game. The Celtics rallied in the second half to tie the game and even led 96-95 after Brown's jumper midway through the fourth quarter.
“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.”
Orlando responded with a 17-4 run powered by three-pointers from Wagner, Bane, and Carter Jr., sealing the victory.
Additional Highlights
Anfernee Simons scored all 11 of his points early in the final period to keep Boston competitive until the closing minutes. Orlando shot 50% overall and made 17 of 36 three-pointers (47.2%), while Boston shot 13 for 37 from beyond the arc (35%).
Context
This match was their first encounter since the Celtics eliminated the Magic in a first-round playoff series in April. Both teams are in East Group B of the NBA’s in-season tournament, alongside Brooklyn, Detroit, and Philadelphia.
Author's summary: The Orlando Magic launched their NBA Cup campaign with a strong team effort, overcoming a resilient Celtics squad in a closely contested game highlighted by key three-point runs and balanced scoring.
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