Magic take down Bulls to win 5th in a row
CHICAGO — It took more than a half of action, but the Magic eventually found their footing against the Bulls on Friday night. Jalen Suggs (12 points) knocked down four 3-pointers in the third quarter, Franz Wagner scored 25 points in 23 minutes and Orlando won its fifth game in a row, 127-103, over Chicago inside the United Center. Magic forward Paolo Banchero recorded 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in 27 minutes.
The Magic scored 31 points off 21 Chicago turnovers and the Bulls notched 13 points off 16 takeaways. The majority of both teams’ starters didn’t play in the fourth quarter. On the second night of a back-to-back, Chicago (31-50) shot the ball poorly from 3-point range, finishing 10 for 39 (25.
6%) during its final home game of the regular season. With only one contest left ahead of the postseason and multiple spots in the East left to be determined, the Magic (45-36) wrap up the regular season at 6 p. m.
Sunday at Boston. Slow start for the Magic After scoring the first six points of the night, the Magic lacked focus and precision on both ends of the floor the rest of the opening frame. Banchero, in particular, was responsible for four of Orlando’s first seven turnovers despite posting a seven-point first quarter.
On the defensive end, the Magic sent Chicago to the free-throw line 10 times, but the Bulls only made four of those attempts. The Magic only led 28-26 after the first quarter. Wagner’s way Wagner's 25 points were the most he’s scored since returning from injury nine days ago and the most since Dec.