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Desmond Bane Scores 36 to Lead Magic Past Clippers
Desmond Bane scored 36 points and made key late plays to secure the Magic’s win, while Bennedict Mathurin missed a buzzer-beater for the Clippers.
- On Sunday night, the Orlando Magic beat the Los Angeles Clippers 111-109, led by Desmond Bane's 36 points and Paolo Banchero's 16 points and eight assists.
- Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers entered Sunday with Leonard exiting Friday's game due to an ankle sprain, while Bennedict Mathurin scored 21 points in his fifth game after the trade deadline amid a 4-5 stretch since Feb. 2.
- With 1:28 remaining, Bane hit a jumper to tie and then made a layup, later having a shot blocked by rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser, as the Clippers missed four shots in a row and Banchero dunked with 40 seconds left.
- The Magic improved to 5-2 since Feb. 5 despite shooting 8 of 23 from 3-point range, showing resilience after a franchise record.
- Upcoming matchups test both teams this week as the Clippers host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night and the Magic play at the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.
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The Los Angeles Clippers with the Swiss Yanic Konan Niederhäuser give the victory against Orlando out of their hands.
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Desmond Bane scores 36 points to help the Magic hold off the Clippers, 111-109
Desmond Bane scored 36 points and Paolo Banchero added 16 points and eight assists as the Orlando Magic held on for a 111-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Leaning Left13Leaning Right0Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution68% Left
Bias Distribution
- 68% of the sources lean Left
68% Left
L 68%
C 32%
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