The Orlando Magic delivered a gutsy, come-from-behind performance to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 103-96 in Staples.
Magic rookie Chuma Okeke seems to be coming into his own. He was able to put together another good game and led the Magic to victory. Okeke scored 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting from the field. He also grabbed 4 rebounds and 2 assists. Wendell Carter Jr. scored 11 points off of the bench for the Magic. He spoke on what this win means for his ball club.
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— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) March 31, 2021
We had a win probability of only 0.6% with less than 3 minutes left… pic.twitter.com/qg49sKqJmd
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) March 31, 2021
“This league is all about wins. We took a great step forward in the right direction,β Carter said. βIt definitely is a confidence booster going up against one of the best teams in the Western Conference and getting a win on the road.β
Big defensive plays from our new addition.@wendellcarter34 | #MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/vBqbm258CO
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) March 31, 2021
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— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) March 31, 2021
The Magic got key contributions off of the bench. Terrence Ross scored 15 points off of the bench. Otto Porter Jr. scored 13 points. Mo Bamba scored 12 points off of the bench.
If the Magic can continue to play great defense and get key contributions from their bench they could get done wins. This win against the Clippers is a step in the right direction.
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— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) March 31, 2021
Magic’s next game: 4/1 against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans