US EditionPaolo Banchero and Franz Wagner Score 24 Points Each and Orlando Beats Miami 125-121
Suggs returned after knee surgery, boosting Orlando Magic to a 125-121 season opener win over Miami Heat with key contributions from Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero.
- On Wednesday, Orlando Magic point guard Jalen Suggs is set to return in the season opener against the Miami Heat, a big boost for the home opener.
- Having undergone left knee arthroscopic surgery to remove a cartilage fragment, Jalen Suggs returned to team activity after missing extended time since Jan. 25.
- Showing efficiency in his return, Jalen Suggs made several defensive plays late, including a steal and layup, and his short jumper put Orlando ahead 121-119 in the final minute.
- The Magic beat the Heat 125-121, with Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner scoring 24 apiece and Desmond Bane delivering a strong debut for Orlando.
- After ranking near the bottom offensively last season with a 29 percent three-point rate, Orlando Magic's opener showed improved perimeter shooting and balance.
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NBA: Magic frustrate Heat in season opener
ORLANDO, Florida— Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner scored 24 points each, Desmond Bane added 23 in his Orlando debut, and the Magic beat the Miami Heat 125-121 on Wednesday night in the NBA season opener for both teams. Norman Powell led Miami with 28 points, and Bam Adebayo had 15 points and 12 rebounds. The Heat led by seven points midway through the fourth quarter before going more than four minutes without a field goal. READ: NBA: Orlando Mag…
Desmond Bane Effect in Full Force in Magic Trio's Season Debut
The Orlando Magic didnât just win their home opener â they made a statement about who they plan to be this season. Behind a newly formed trio that looks ready to define the franchiseâs next chapter, the Magic pulled out a 125â121 win over the in-state rival Miami Heat on Wednesday night, led by Desmond Bane, Paolo Banchero, and Franz Wagner combining for 70 points. After years of searching for offensive rhythm, the Magic might have final…
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Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner score 24 points each and Orlando beats Miami 125-121
Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner scored 24 points each, Desmond Bane added 23 in his Orlando debut, and the Magic beat the Miami Heat 125-121 in the season opener for both teams.
Heat come up short 125-121 to Magic in opener, despite Powell’s 28
ORLANDO – At the start, it was off to the races, 77 total points in the first quarter, 134 in the first half. In no way did this resemble anything even close to Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic. And then Wednesday night’s season opener at Kia Center turned into something more along the lines of they are what they thought they are. With less sizzle with the shooting and more determination by the defense, the Magic outlasted the Heat 125-121, with the…
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