Bulls vs Magic Updates
Bulls vs Magic Updates
The starters’ performance usually decides games. In Sunday’s 114-95 win over the Chicago Bulls, the Magic’s reserves outscored Chicago’s by 41 points, proving that sometimes the backups can make a major difference.
MOE WAGNER scored 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting (93%). They were followed by Chuma Okeke and Ignas Brazdeikis. Starting point guard Wendell Carter Jr. had 19 points, while Franz Wagner had 18 points, five rebounds, and four assists.
Bulls vs Magic scores
To close the third quarter, the Magic scored eight unanswered points after the Bulls had closed to within seven with little over four minutes remaining. This included Brazdeikis and Okeke making consecutive 3s, and Cole Anthony capping off a Chicago turnover.
Nightly Quotation
That’s why I think he’s so easy to play with. Even though he’s huge, he’s a great reader. He’s a great runner. Those are the types of games we grew up playing, and it shows on the court.” Francois Wagner on his brother Moe’s chemistry
Injuries
Gary Harris (back), Terrence Ross (right knee), and R.J. Smith (left knee) are all out. There were no returns for Hampton (left knee), Michael Carter-Williams (left ankle), Markelle Fultz (left knee), Jonathan Isaac and E’Twaun Moore (left knee sprain), who were all ruled out for the game against Orlando. Zach LaVine (knee), Lonzo Ball (knee), Derrick Jones Jr. (knee), Alex Caruso (wrist), Javonte Green (groin), and Patrick Williams (wrist) were all ruled out for the game against the Bulls in Chicago due to injuries.
Today in History
On Jan. 23, 2001, the Magic played the Toronto Raptors in one of their more memorable games. Pat Garrity hit clutch jumpers in both extra sessions to help the Magic beat the Raptors. The Magic were headed by Mike Miller (24).
Rival Analysis
To make matters more confusing, the Bulls lead the NBA in 3-point percentage while taking the fewest. Since LaVine and DeMar DeRozan are two of the best isolation scorers this generation, it’s no surprise they lead the league in field goal percentage. To genuinely be a title contender, does Chicago have enough depth and defensive talent to back up their starting lineup?
What’s Next
The Magic host the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, completing a five-game homestand. 7 p.m. tipoff With two seconds left in the game, Reggie Jackson scored 25 points. Prior to then, Anthony knotted it with a 3-pointer. Ross had 22 and Franz Wagner 20.
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