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Dallas Mavericks let 14 threes fly as Orlando Magic answer with paint pressure

The Dallas Mavericks moved to 21-41 after a 115-114 game at the Kia Center, while the the Orlando Magic went to 33-28. The Dallas Mavericks vs Orlando Magic recap turns on 9 lead changes and a one-possession Dallas Mavericks full-time result.


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First quarter


The Dallas Mavericks opened with 33 points in the 1st quarter while the the Orlando Magic scored 26. The Mavs set the early tone with 14 made 3-pointers in the game on 44 percent shooting from deep.


Second quarter


The the Orlando Magic answered with 34 points in the 2nd quarter as the Dallas Mavericks added 29. The Magic’s activity showed up in 10 steals for the game, while the Mavs finished with 13 turnovers.


Third quarter


The the Orlando Magic posted 31 points in the 3rd quarter and the Dallas Mavericks countered with 26. The Magic leaned into the lane with 56 points in the paint, while Big D finished with 38 points in the paint.


Fourth quarter


The Dallas Mavericks scored 26 points in the 4th quarter and the the Orlando Magic scored 24 to close the 115-114 line. Klay Thompson led the Mavs with 24 points, and P.J. Washington added 18 points on 75 percent 3-point shooting. Cooper Flagg finished with 18 points and 4 blocks, and Daniel Gafford logged 13 rebounds as Dallas piled up 53 total rebounds. The Magic won the glass battle at 56 rebounds and generated 45 bench points, while the Mavs got 41 bench points and 9 blocks in a game tracked with 3 ties. The Dallas Mavericks match rating can start with 28 assists, while the the Orlando Magic finished with 31 assists and 12 turnovers in the game-changing plays Dallas Mavericks vs Orlando Magic.


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