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.
The consistency is starting to translate.
Mo and Franz Wagner talk about taking care of the NBA-best Celtics tonight as the @OrlandoMagic reeled off their fifth straight victory! #MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/NfyKx37pfl
— Bally Sports Florida: Magic (@BallyMagic) December 17, 2022
paolo banchero's last five games:
23 pts, 5 reb, 13-14 ft
23 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast, 73% fg
20 pts, 12 reb, 5 ast
20 pts, 6 reb, 6 ast
20 pts, 5 reb, 5 astthat's our rook 🪄 pic.twitter.com/yTpF7XoQZB
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) December 17, 2022
“One of the (Magic) coaches came up to me before the game and said, ‘We’re on the road against the best team in the NBA. Either we can prove that we’re a good team and rolling or blame that we’re on the road and just roll over.’ We didn’t want to do that,” said Banchero, who shot 3 of 3 from 3-point range and 7 of 8 at the line. “To get a lead and keep a lead is the biggest thing I’m proud of about tonight.”
vet moves only @Pp_doesit pic.twitter.com/TOzRHpJZaD
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) December 17, 2022
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.
make way for moeeee 💥@moritz_weasley https://t.co/XJb1QQtkv8 pic.twitter.com/5c3975jMfj
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) December 17, 2022
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.
franz with the cut 🤌@Pp_doesit + @franzboogie pic.twitter.com/ywXgb0iF2i
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) December 17, 2022
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.
a compilation:
three straight buckets by @MarkelleF in the 4th 😈 pic.twitter.com/0RaqN4usrW
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) December 17, 2022
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.
WWWWWAGIC⁵ pic.twitter.com/wSmPFWnHGa
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) December 17, 2022