The Orlando Magic have now won five straight games. They defeated the NBA-leading Boston Celtics 117-109 in Boston at the TD Garden. Magic Rookie Paolo Banchero scored 20 points, grabbed five rebounds, and dished out five assists. Banchero spoke postgame about what one of Magic’s coaches told him their mindset needed to be to beat the best team in the NBA.
āOne of the (Magic) coaches came up to me before the game and said, āWeāre on the road against the best team in the NBA. Either we can prove that weāre a good team and rolling or blame that weāre on the road and just roll over.ā We didnāt want to do that,ā said Banchero, who shot 3 of 3 from 3-point range and 7 of 8 at the line. āTo get a lead and keep a lead is the biggest thing Iām proud of about tonight.ā
Moe Wagner led the way for the Magic with 25 points on 9-for-12 shooting. Wagner hit 1-for-2 from behind the three-point line. He shot 6-for-6 from the free-throw line. Wagner also grabbed eight rebounds and dished out an assist.
Franz Wagner scored 19 points on 6-for-19 shooting from the field. Wagner knocked down 1-for-7 from behind the three-point line. Wagner hit 6-for-6 from the free-throw line. Wagner grabbed four rebounds and dished out two assists.
More Magic Contributions
- Markelle Fultz scored 12 points, grabbed four rebounds, and dished out four assists, and two steals.
- Cole Anthony scored 14 points, grabbed five rebounds, and dished three assists.
The Orlando Magic face the Boston Celtics in Boston again on Sunday, 12/18. Tip-off from the TD Garden is at 3 pm Eastern.
