The Orlando Magic play host to the Atlanta Hawks Wednesday at Kia Center
Game time: 7 p.m., Kia Center, Orlando
TV: FanDuel Sports Network
Betting line: Magic +4.5
LAST GAME FOR THE MAGIC:
Desmond Bane led a balanced attack with 21 points, as Orlando defeated Phoenix, 115-111, at a sold-out Kia Center. Jalen Suggs tallied 20 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and four steals for the Magic, while Paolo Banchero had 19 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Wendell Carter Jr. had a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Devin Booker led the Suns with a game-high 34 points, including 16-of-19 from the free throw line. Orlando held Phoenix to just 39.8 percent shooting from the floor. The game was marred by a combined 76 free throws and 45 turnovers. The Magic led 70-56 at halftime, but the Suns climbed back into it during the third quarter, outscoring Orlando, 38-24. With the Magic up 111-108, Bane drove down the right side of the floor and hit a tough floater off the glass with 6.8 seconds left to push the lead to five. A pair of free throws by Tristan da Silva with 1.1 seconds left sealed the win.
PROJECTED STARTERS
MAGIC
F Tristan da Silva
F Paolo Banchero
C Wendell Carter Jr.
G Desmond Bane
G Jalen Suggs
HAWKS
F Dyson Daniels
F Jalen Johnson
C Onyeka Okongwu
G Nickeil Alexander-Walker
G CJ McCollum
INJURY REPORT
MAGIC
Anthony Black: Out (Stomach)
Jonathan Isaac: Out (Knee)
Franz Wagner: Out (Ankle)
Alex Morales: Out (G League)
Colin Castleton: Out (G League)
HAWKS
RayJ Dennis: Questionable (G League)
Keshon Gilbert: Questionable (G League)
Jack Landale: Questionable (N/A)
QUOTABLE
Magic guard Desmond Bane on Tuesday's win against the Phoenix Suns:
“I thought the bench came in and gave us a lift. I mean, Jamal Cain came in and played great defensively; made some shots. Moe Wagner didn't play long, but I thought when he was in there, he gave us a good spark. You know, that's how the game goes. You know, sometimes it's the starters, sometimes it's the bench. You know what I'm saying? But it's a collective effort, and, you know, I'm just glad we got the win.”
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