Magic Open NBA Cup with Victory Over Celtics
The Orlando Magic defeated the Boston Celtics 123-110 on Friday night in the NBA Cup opener.
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. finished with 18 points and five rebounds.
- Jaylen Brown scored 32 points for the Celtics.
- Payton Pritchard added 27 points.
- Derrick White had 16 points and 10 assists.
- Anfernee Simons scored all 11 of his points early in the final quarter.
Game Highlights
The Magic started strong, opening with a 20-2 run fueled by 3-pointers from Wagner, Tristan da Silva, and Anthony Black, creating a 16-point lead in the first quarter—their largest advantage of the game.
The Celtics fought back, tying the game in the second half and taking a 96-95 lead when Brown made a jumper midway through the fourth quarter.
“Brown scored 14 straight points for Boston before taking a six-minute break with 2:20 left in the third quarter.”
Orlando responded with a 17-4 run featuring three-pointers from Wagner, Bane, and Carter that sealed the victory.
Context and Tournament Group
This game marked the first meeting since Boston eliminated Orlando in five games during the first-round playoff series in April. Both teams compete in East Group B of the NBA's in-season tournament alongside Brooklyn, Detroit, and Philadelphia.
Team Shooting Statistics
- Orlando shot 50% overall, making 17 of 36 (47.2%) three-pointers.
- Boston made 13 of 37 (35%) from beyond the arc.
Author's summary: The Magic showcased strong shooting and crucial runs to defeat the Celtics 123-110 in their NBA Cup opener, highlighting key contributions from Wagner and Bane.
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