The Orlando Magic bounced back in a major way with a statement win over the Boston Celtics to open the NBA Cup, pulling away late for a 123-110 victory. Orlando came out strong early but struggled through the middle quarters before exploding for 39 points in the fourth to seal the win. It was a complete team performance, highlighted by Desmond Bane stepping up when the Magic needed him most. Here are three takeaways from the impressive win.

This Is the Desmond Bane the Magic Need:

Desmond Bane finally broke out of his mild slump, finishing with 23 points, seven assists, and six rebounds while delivering clutch plays down the stretch. This is the version of Bane the Magic envisioned when they went all-in on acquiring him, and in games like this, the move feels justified. Shooting 40 percent from three while anchoring the defense with his veteran presence, Bane looks like the X-factor Orlando needs to steady its season.

“What he provides to this team, he provides a winner,” coach Jamahl Mosley said post-game. “Those are the little small things like diving on the floor for a loose ball, picking his teammates up. We know when a mistake is made, continuously bringing guys in on the huddles. It's not always just about the playmaking in the pick-and-roll or making shots. It's all of those small little things that contribute to winning and that's what he provides to this group, especially with his voice. And then he backs it up with action.”

The Three-Point Shooting Could Be Special:

Heading into the season, few expected the Magic to be a top-tier three-point shooting team, but there was optimism they’d improve after finishing last in the league a year ago. Against the Celtics, Orlando knocked down 47.2 percent of its shots from deep, one of its best performances this season. If the Magic can maintain that kind of rhythm from beyond the arc, they’re a legitimate threat in the Eastern Conference.

They Need to Play With the Same Energy All Game:

The Magic came out strong, jumping to a 38-25 lead in the first quarter, but their momentum faded as the game went on. It wasn’t until the fourth quarter that Orlando rediscovered its spark, erupting for nearly 40 points to close things out. Franz Wagner led the way with a team-high 27 points, and seven players scored in double figures. That same intensity from start to finish will be crucial if the Magic want to top the Celtics again in their second game of cup play.

“Never overreacted,” Mosley said. “That's going to be key for us. Teams are going to go on runs, a 48-minute game. There's going to be things that happen within that game, but our guys' ability to keep poised, to keep their focus, to communicate the way that they were in those huddles with one another, those are going to be key for this group just to continue to grow and get better even on runs with other teams.”

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