Devin Booker Shines, But Magic Stave Off Suns
ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic are back on top after a 113-98 win against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night inside the Kia Center.
Things started off rough for the Magic, surrendering a double-digit lead early in the first quarter. Orlando had no answer for Devin Booker, who picked up right where he left off after a 62-point performance on Friday night. Booker had 10 quick points in the first quarter en route to a 44-point game. However, the Magic were able to stop everyone else wearing white.
Even though the Suns led by three points going into the fourth quarter, the Magic dominated the final frame and rolled to victory.
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The bench unit played a big role for the Magic tonight, specifically Moe Wagner, who recorded a double-double off the bench and was a +20 on the floor. Jonathan Isaac and Anthony Black also offered some much-needed defensive plays with the second unit.
A win tonight keeps the Magic above .500 with a 24-22 record. The Magic had lost 7 of 9 games coming into tonight's contest, but a win against a Suns team that beat them last month and has a superior record to them should give Orlando confidence when they head out on their upcoming road trip.
The Magic is back in action tomorrow night when they face Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET.
