The Orlando Magic earned their way to the win column once again with a 115-107 victory over the Utah Jazz. The Magic are now 34-26 overall and 20-8 at home. Paolo Banchero returned to the lineup after missing Tuesday’s game with an illness. Banchero’s return proved to be huge as the Magic earned another win. Magic Guard Jalen Suggs spoke postgame about the Magic’s win.
“I think we’re learning how to win and adapt to the way the game is flowing, and tonight is another example of that. We weren’t knocking down shots, but we were playing great defense and we were getting to the rim. He (Banchero) was crazy to start the fourth and keep us in the game, and that gave us a chance to win down the stretch.”
Paolo Banchero led the way for the Magic. Banchero scored 29 points on 10-for-16 shooting. Banchero knocked down 1-for-4 from the three-point line. He hit 8-for-11 from the free-throw line. Banchero also grabbed nine rebounds, dished out six assists, and recorded a steal. Banchero spoke postgame about the Magic’s win and what he has been going through health wise this week.
“I couldn’t move. I couldn’t jump. I was very limited,” Banchero said of his two missed games. “I still have sniffles and stuff, but my body’s feeling a lot better. I felt pretty good. I was a little rusty in my decision-making, and I was a little tired at some points, but I got it going in the fourth. My teammates encouraged me to stay aggressive.”
More Magic Contributions
- Franz Wagner scored 14 points, grabbed three rebounds, dished out six assists, and recorded two steals.
- Gary Harris scored 13 points and grabbed four rebounds.
- Jalen Suggs scored 15 points, grabbed two rebounds, and dished out two asissts.
- Moe Wagner scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.
The Magic play again Sunday, 3/3 against the Detroit Pistons. Tip-off from the Kia Center is at 6 p.m.
