That the Magic are 7-2 this season on the second night of back to backs? Or that this was the first time in team history the Magic won two road back-to-back games by 20+ points each?
09.03.2026 14:25 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0That the Magic are 7-2 this season on the second night of back to backs? Or that this was the first time in team history the Magic won two road back-to-back games by 20+ points each?
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The #Magic complete a dominant road back-to-back. Tonight's opponent was not as impressive as yesterday's. But the result speaks for itself. Paolo Banchero with 33 points, Desmond Bane with 18 points and nine assists.
The #Magic defeat the #Bucks 130-91.
How far off of Andre Jackson Jr. the #Magic are playing is downright disrespectful (kind of glad he hit that three).
We have reached the Thanassis Antetokounmpo part of the festivities tonight.
106-78 ORL, 8:29 4th
The #Magic outscore the #Bucks 33-15 in the third quarter. Put their grips into the game and never let go. Dominant showing to put the #Magic up 30 heading to the fourth. They lead 100-70 after three quarters.
09.03.2026 01:50 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
The #Magic lead by 30.
Banchero up to 33 points. #Magic are shooting 60.7%. The #Bucks are shooting 45.6%. Every start is at least +20.
95-64 ORL, 2:29 3rd
Wendell Carter picking Ousmane Dieng's pocket on the perimeter was wonderful to watch. Aside from missing a switch assignment, the #Magic's defense is back to swarming and harassing the #Bucks like it did in the first.
80-58 ORL, 8:25 3rd
The #Magic come out to start the third quarter with five straight points and a few steals to boot. Quick timeout from the #Bucks. Magic are rolling right now, but need to keep up the pressure.
72-55 ORL, 10:48 3rd
The #Magic let the #Bucks find an offensive rhythm. But they are not slowing down either. Paolo Banchero with 26 points to lead the Magic. He is getting whatever he wants. Magic holding onto their lead up 67-55 at the half.
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Paolo Banchero up to 23 points and going to the line for an and-1. Really huge half from Banchero. When he touches the ball good things happen and he is rescuing them in late-clock situations.
66-55 ORL, 0:03.9 2nd
Both teams are shooting significantly better in this second quarter. And they are draining threes back and forth right now. #Magic are 7 for 17 from deep and the #Bucks are 8 for 15. The zone defense is keeping Orlando from getting into the paint.
61-52 ORL, 0:53.2 2nd
Paolo is doing his work offensively, too. He is hitting his jumpers. But a lot of stuff around the basket. Really calm. Whatever issues Banchero had, they feel completely gone. This is the Paolo we wanted to see. 12 points already. #Magic are +10 with him.
44-30 ORL, 7:05 2d
I asked Jamahl Mosley before the game what the team was doing to put Paolo in advantageous spots, and his first response was not something schematic and tactical. He pointed to Paolo's willingness to take on defensive challenges. He is relishing checking Cam Thomas right now.
09.03.2026 00:46 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0The #Magic have a lot to clean up offensively. But that was a solid a defensive showing as they have had. Just solid defensive effort to feed their offense. This defensive effort will win. #Magic lead the #Bucks 25-15 after one quarter.
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Almost every three in this game has come after an offensive rebound. Rebounding is going to be very important. #Magic have two (both led to threes). The #Bucks have four for five second-chance points.
22-13 ORL, 0:36 1st
Certainly, a month ago, the #Magic would be down in a game like this because their defensive energy would dissipate after a poor 6-for-15 shooting start.
That's the difference right now. The #Magic's defense is constant. Incredible showing to start the game.
17-9 ORL, 2:27 1st
A very sloppy start offensively for the #Magic. Not geting the ball to good positions to score and the wrong guys are doing the attacking. But the defense is dialed in early. Really good activity for them early.
9-5 ORL, 6:51 1st
The #Magic have come to “The Good Place” to face the #Bucks.
09.03.2026 00:01 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
The #Magic's biggest key has always been to win the paint.
They not only won the paint Saturday, they dominated it:
Win the paint. Win the game.
The #Magic dominated the paint and dominated the #TWolves.
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This road win against the #TWolves is the kind of win the #Magic have to get if they are going to pass teams in the standings. Got to steal a few. A huge one tonight.
Owned the paint completely throughout the game. Rendered Minnesota's size useless.
#Magic win 119-92.
Paolo Banchero skies for an offensive rebound off a Suggs miss. He resets at the top of the key, does a good job manipulating space and gets downhill for a layup. That might do it tonight.
Bane with 28, Paolo with 25. Both efficient.
108-88 ORL, 4:36 4th
For the Mose waits too long to call timeout crowd, he again calls an early timeout with the #Magic up 18. They have been fouling a lot and Suggs just took a quick pull-up three instead of killing clock or running a set.
Imagine we'll see Carter back here.
104-86 ORL, 6:51 4th
We all expected a lot from Desmond Bane when the #Magic acquired him. I do not think I was quite prepared for how adept he was at attacking the paint. Been terrorizing the #TWolves off the dribble tonight. Lot of fun finishes around taller players.
104-85 ORL, 8:05 4th
Both teams are in the bonus with 8:20 to play. Settle in for a long one. These teams are physical tonight and the refs are not liking it. #Magic ahead by 17. But still need to execute. Long way to go.
102-84 ORL, 8:10 4th
The #Magic get the #TWolves to three team fouls just 2:12 into the fourth quarter. The #Magic also have two team fouls. Have to use that loose whistle to your advantage and parade to the line.
Edwards checks in early with the #Magic up 17. Buckle up.
97-79 ORL, 9:48 4th
The #Magic led by as much as 20 points in the third quarter. But the #TWolves made a big push to get back into the game. Magic still won the third quarter 30-28.
Orlando leads Minnesota 90-78 after three quarters.
The #Magic with three turnovers in the last two minutes of the third quarter (offensive foul review pending). Turnovers are the reason the #TWolves found some spark. They are struggling against the half-court defense. Have to protect the ball to win.
88-76 ORL, 0:06.3 3rd
He does look a lot springier. Moving around a lot better.
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This is a big moment to end the third quarter. Anthony Edwards got to the line a few times and just drained a three. #Magic's offense is stalling. Turnover to a Julius Randle dunk, and it is back to 11.
85-74 ORL, 1:25 3rd
The #Magic took a 20-point lead on a Jett Howard three. But then a copule of bad possessions, including a turnover that led to a Naz Reid layup cut the lead back to 16. Quick timeout from Mosley. We'll see how the #Magic respond out of the timeout.
81-65 ORL, 4:34 3rd