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Magic Opens NBA Cup Play with Win over Celtics
Orlando Magic rallied with a 28-14 run in the last six minutes to defeat the Boston Celtics, handing Boston their first loss in Group B of the 2025 NBA Cup.
- On Friday, the Orlando Magic defeated the Boston Celtics 123-110 after outscoring them 28-14 in the final six minutes at Kia Center in Orlando.
- With hot shooting, Orlando's early offense led 38-25 after the opening quarter and built a 16-point advantage midway through the first quarter.
- Franz Wagner led Orlando forward with 27 points, six rebounds, and six assists, while Desmond Bane added 22 points and seven assists on Friday.
- The loss was Boston Celtics' first defeat in Group B of the 2025 NBA Cup, leaving their point differential at minus-12 and making advancement prospects tougher.
- With depth off the bench, Orlando made a season-high 17 3-pointers, shot 47.2%, and played before a sold-out crowd of 19,154 in Sunday's rematch in Orlando.
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ORLANDO, Florida, USA (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 27 points, Desmond Bane added 22 points and seven assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Boston Celtics 123-110 on Friday in their NBA Cup debut.
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right2Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
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C 31%
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