Magic Opens NBA Cup with Win Over Celtics
The Orlando Magic defeated the Boston Celtics 123-110 Friday night in their NBA Cup opener.
Key Players and Performances
- 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 with five rebounds.
- For the Celtics, Jaylen Brown scored 32 points.
- Payton Pritchard added 27 points.
- Derrick White recorded 16 points and 10 assists.
- Anfernee Simons scored all 11 of his points early in the fourth quarter.
Game Highlights
Wagner, Tristan da Silva, and Anthony Black hit three-pointers during a 20-2 run, giving Orlando a 16-point lead in the first quarter—their largest advantage.
The Celtics fought back in the second half, tying the game and taking a 96-95 lead when Brown made a 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 fueled by three-pointers from Wagner, Bane, and Carter to seal the victory.
Context and Standings
This was the first meeting between the Celtics and Magic since Boston eliminated Orlando in a five-game first-round playoff series in April. In the NBA's in-season tournament, both teams are grouped with Brooklyn, Detroit, and Philadelphia in East Group B.
Additional Stats
- Orlando shot 50% overall and made 17 of 36 (47.2%) three-pointers.
- Boston converted 13 of 37 (35%) from beyond the arc.
Author's summary: The Orlando Magic secured a strong NBA Cup opener win against the Celtics, showcasing clutch shooting and key plays that overcame Boston's midgame rally.
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