Thrilling Overtime Victory for the Orlando Magic
In a thrilling conclusion to an overtime matchup, the Orlando Magic edged the Brooklyn Nets 104-103 on Wednesday night, thanks to a remarkable 3-pointer from Paolo Banchero at the buzzer. This victory marked the Magic’s eighth consecutive win against the Nets and improved their season record to 21-17, following a disappointing loss to the Washington Wizards just two nights prior.
Standout Performances
Banchero was the standout player for Orlando, scoring a total of 30 points. He was supported by Wendell Carter Jr., who contributed 20 points, while Tristan da Silva and Noah Penda added 14 and 13 points respectively.
Overtime Drama
The overtime period saw a back-and-forth battle, beginning with Egor Demin’s 3-pointer that briefly put Brooklyn ahead 100-99 with just over a minute left. Carter responded with a dunk to regain the lead for the Magic, only for Demin to sink another 3-pointer, making the score 103-101 with just 3.6 seconds remaining on the clock. However, Banchero’s clutch shot from beyond the arc sealed the game for Orlando as the final buzzer approached.
Regulation Highlights
During regulation, the Nets fought hard to stay in the game, with a late jumper from Noah Clowney narrowing the gap to 91-90. Da Silva’s dunk gave Orlando a slight cushion, but Demin’s late-game heroics tied it up once more before Banchero’s previous missed 30-footer sent the game into overtime.
Player Highlights
Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets with an impressive 34 points, while Demin finished with 18. The Nets, fresh off a victory against the Denver Nuggets at home earlier in the week, now find themselves at 11-13.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, the Magic will host the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night, while the Nets will face off against the Los Angeles Clippers at home the same evening.
