The Magic erased Utah’s two-point lead after three quarters with a decisive 38-point fourth to win 123-108 on Wednesday.
Orlando turned a two-point deficit into a 123-108 win over Utah on Wednesday by detonating for 38 points in the fourth quarter. The Jazz led 87-85 after outscoring Orlando 28-19 in the third, but the Magic answered with a 38-21 closing period. Franz Wagner led Orlando with 38 points on 13-of-23 shooting, plus eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and four turnovers. Desmond Bane added 25 points on 9-of-16 shooting, including 7-of-11 from three, with three rebounds, two assists, one steal and one turnover. Anthony Black scored 22 on 6-of-14 shooting and contributed seven rebounds, eight assists, one steal and three turnovers. Jevon Carter gave Orlando 11 points on 4-of-12 shooting, three rebounds, four assists and two steals without a turnover. Utah’s Darryn Peterson had 22 points on 7-of-19 shooting with four rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and one turnover, while Brice Sensabaugh added 19 on 6-of-10 shooting with three rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and one turnover.
Key Performers
Franz Wagner, Orlando: 38 PTS, 8 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 4 TO; 13-23 FG Desmond Bane, Orlando: 25 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO; 9-16 FG, 7-11 3PT Darryn Peterson, Utah: 22 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 1 TO; 7-19 FG
Standings Impact
Orlando moved to 3-7 overall and 3-3 on the road; Utah fell to 1-10 overall and 1-5 at home.
DYMA Insight
The decisive edge was Orlando’s finish: after trailing by two entering the fourth, the Magic won the quarter by 17. Orlando sits 25th in the power index, four places ahead of 29th-ranked Utah.