Anthony Black is struggling again for a second straight game. Just had a three-point attempt blocked. He has had a few turnovers. Going to be hard for the #Magic to win if they don't have Paolo, Des and AB going. Paolo has just been OK.
18-15 ORL, 3:26 1st
I know it's a back-to-back and Desmond Bane should be coming back in soon.
But you really cannot be playing all bench lineups anymore.
Jevon-Jase-Jett-JI-Moe in now. Two buckets to start for them at least.
22-18 ORL, 2:26 1st
Desmond Bane gets a run out after the #Magic get another steal back. But Bane only goes up for a layup. He gets a flagrant foul.
Bane has only one dunk this season and 30 career dunks.
33-27 ORL, 10:58 2nd
Paolo is doing a great job getting to the basket, as he has done all year. But Banchero is struggling to finish yet again. 3-for-9 shooting from Paolo. Outside of one pull-up jumper that got blocked from behind, they are great looks.
57-53 ORL, 0:39 2d
Those last two plays were definitely fouls for Kawhi Leonard. But I have to continue to ask what Paolo Banchero needs to do to get the same whistle. Been a lot of hard hits he takes that don't get called.
71-69 ORL, 7:26 3rd
The will is there for the #Magic. But they have had a lot of rebounds in this quarter where they try tipping the ball instead of grabbing it. They still can't get out of their own way. Just seemingly afraid to take the game.
85-81 LAC, 2:29 3rd
A rare 6-for-10 free throw shooting night from Desmond Bane. About the only thing he has not done well tonight. Bane is top five in the league in FT%.
93-93, 9:55 4th
Paolo is 5 for 12 and it feels like he is 5 for 25. Just can't hit anything at the rim. These are all shots you want him taking too. Not settling for jumpers or jacking up shots. Just frustrating knowing he isn't right for whatever reason.
103-101 LAC, 4:49 4th
The #Magic are running everything through Desmond Bane right now as he goes shot for shot with Kawhi Leonard. Bane with a drive to the basket being reviewed for goaltending right now. Both teams doubling Bane and Leonard now.
107-107, 1:26 4th
Goaltending is granted. Bane with 36 points. #Magic lead by two. Bane has to take the Magic home here.
109-107 ORL, 1:28 4th
The #Magic are doing a great job trapping Kawhi on these pick and rolls and forcing the ball out of his hands. You don't mind Niederhauser making a contested shot. He misses it. Dell taps the rebound to Bane and Paolo leaks out for a dunk.
111-107 ORL, 0:40.4 4th
It won't look like it because of Kawhi's stat line. But I think Paolo has done a good job when he has been matched up with Kawhi. You want to make him work. That short jumper from Leonard was difficult. #Magic need one more good offensive possession.
111-109 ORL, 0:28.0 4th
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