Magic Vs Clippers: Bane’s 36 lifts Orlando to 111-109 win at Intuit Dome

Magic Vs Clippers: Desmond Bane scored 36 points and Paolo Banchero added 16 points and eight assists as the Orlando Magic held on for a 111-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night at Intuit Dome.

Late run turns a tight game in Orlando’s favor

In a tight game throughout, Kawhi Leonard gave the Clippers a 107-105 lead with 3: 03 remaining on a jumper from the top of the key, but Orlando took charge afterward. Bane hit a jumper to tie the score and then made a layup with 1: 28 left for a 109-107 advantage, and Paolo Banchero finished with a fast-break dunk that pushed the Magic ahead 111-107 with 40 seconds remaining.

Stat line leaders and bench production

Desmond Bane finished with 36 points. Paolo Banchero had 16 points and eight assists. Wendell Carter Jr. contributed 15 points and 14 rebounds, and Tristan da Silva scored 13 for Orlando. For the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard scored 37 points and Bennedict Mathurin added 21 points and nine rebounds off the bench; Jordan Miller had 14 points for the Clippers (27-30).

Clippers’ late push and the missed buzzer beater

The Clippers missed four consecutive shots down the stretch. With eight seconds remaining, Bane tried to pad Orlando’s lead but had his shot blocked inside by rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser. Mathurin then raced down the floor only to miss a 25-footer as time expired — a three-point attempt that would have won the game.

Injuries, recent form and roster notes

Kawhi Leonard shrugged off an ankle injury to score 37 points; he had exited Friday’s loss against the Lakers with an ankle sprain. Orlando won despite going eight of 23 from three-point range, two games after setting a franchise record with 27 three-pointers in a victory at Sacramento. Jalen Suggs missed his second consecutive game for the Magic with back spasms. Mathurin was playing in his fifth game for the Clippers after he was acquired at the trade deadline from the Indiana Pacers.

What the result means now

The Magic improved to 5-2 since Feb. 5. The Clippers are 4-5 since Feb. 2. The next confirmed milestone or scheduled opponent is unclear in the provided context.