Sunday’s Brotherhood Playoff News & Links
Keep an eye on Orlando. The Magic are surging.
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(Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images I n Saturday’s Brotherhood Playoff Action, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter helped Orlando to a 113-105 win over Detroit. Jared McCain and OKC took care of Grayson Allen, Khaman Maluach, and the Phoenix Suns, 121-109. Meanwhile, New York thumped Quin Snyder’s Atlanta Hawks, 114-98.
Finally, Minnesota clubbed Tyus Jones and the Denver Nuggets, 112-96. Banchero just missed a triple-double with 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists. Carter had a great game for the Magic as well, with 14 points and 17 rebounds.
Orlando now leads, 2-1. McCain had 7 points in 12 minutes for the Thunder. Grayson Allen is playing again after his hamstring injury and had 7 points off the bench.