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Orlando Defeats Boston 95-93 - Recap
Orlando got 32 points from Franz Wagner en route to a 95-93 victory over Boston on Friday at Kia Center.
Bettors who backed the Magic were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 200.5.
Orlando got 29 points from Paolo Banchero and another 10 points from Wendell Carter Jr.. Franz Wagner contributed 8 assists, while Wendell Carter Jr. cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Boston got 36 points from Jayson Tatum in a losing cause and another 19 points from Jaylen Brown. Derrick White contributed 5 assists for the Celtics, while Jayson Tatum had 9 rebounds.
The Magic hit the break losing 59-49 before taking care of business in the second half.
Orlando won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 42-39.