Magic Rally from 17 Down to Top Jazz 120-117

ORLANDO, Fla. The Orlando Magic staged a dramatic comeback from a 17-point deficit to defeat the Utah Jazz 120-117 on Saturday night at the Kia Center, completing a season sweep of the series with strong performances from their core starters.

Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 23 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, while Desmond Bane added 22 points, including two crucial free throws with 28.3 seconds remaining that gave Orlando a 118-117 lead. Anthony Black contributed 21 points as the trio combined for 66 points in the victory. Off the bench, Moe Wagner scored 13 points with three 3-pointers, and Jalen Suggs finished with 12 points, including a 3-pointer that tied the game at 115 with two minutes left and two free throws that sealed the win with 8.7 seconds to play.

The Jazz jumped out to a commanding lead in the first half, outscoring the Magic 35-21 in the second quarter to build a 17-point advantage midway through the game. Utah dominated inside, outscoring Orlando 58-40 in the paint, but faltered in the second half with 24 turnovers that the Magic converted into 39 points. The giveaways proved decisive, as Orlando capitalized on the miscues during a late surge fueled...