Magic Vs Clippers — Bane’s 36 Lifts Orlando to 111-109 Escape at Intuit Center
magic vs clippers: After a gut-wrenching loss to Phoenix, the Orlando Magic responded emphatically in Southern California, escaping the Intuit Center with a 111-109 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Magic Vs Clippers: Bane carried the load
Desmond Bane continued his hot stretch for the Magic, coming off a 34-point performance in double overtime against Phoenix and producing another big night in the 111-109 win over the Clippers. The 27-year-old scored a team-high 36 points on 13-of-19 shooting and was the Magic's primary engine offensively.
Bane’s shooting line and recent run
Bane made 4-of-6 from long range in Los Angeles, building on a five-game run in which he was 20-of-35 from deep. His 3-point percentage sits at 38. 8 on the year and 43. 7 percent since the turn of the calendar. He was an uncharacteristic 6-of-10 from the free-throw line in the game; he was a 92. 8 percent foul shooter on the season.
Leonard counterpunch kept Clippers close
Kawhi Leonard answered throughout the second half, scoring 25 points after intermission, including 18 in the third quarter alone, and finished with a game-high 37 points. Leonard also had eight rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks and was described as phenomenal. Early in the game he didn’t quite feel fully awake offensively but remained very impactful — a reminder of the stretches the seven-time All-Star can produce.
Shooting splits, halftime edge and late drama
Orlando led by four entering the first half while the Clippers struggled from deep, going just 1-of-11 through the first half and finishing the night 5-of-23 from beyond the arc. The two-point final reflected a tight contest in Southern California that featured hot shooting from Bane and a late counterpunch from Leonard.
What the result means now
Where would they currently be without the 27-year-old? They wouldn't be in a more favorable position (in the W-L column), that's for sure. The Magic escaped at the Intuit Center 111-109, a win that followed their loss to Phoenix and showcased Desmond Bane’s continued scoring leadership.
Next steps
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