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Magic Overpowers Suns at Kia Center in Commanding Victory

The Orlando Magic, now with a 24-22 record, faced off against the Phoenix Suns who hold a 26-20 record. In an impressive display of offensive and defensive coordination, the Magic secured a victory with a final score of 113-98.


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From the onset, the Orlando Magic showed their determination to dominate on their home court at Kia Center. The team's performance was highlighted by an exceptional assist-to-turnover ratio of 4.29, showcasing their ability to maintain possession and create scoring opportunities. The Magic's bench made significant contributions as well, adding 43 points to the team's total score.


Defensively, the Magic outperformed the Suns with seven blocks compared to five from Phoenix. This defensive solidity limited Phoenix's scoring chances and contributed to Orlando's largest lead of 17 points during the game. Additionally, Orlando capitalized on turnovers by scoring 21 points off Phoenix mistakes.


The home team also excelled in fast-break situations; they converted six out of ten attempts into fast-break points totaling 15 for the game. Their prowess in transition was complemented by strong rebounding numbers; they collected a total of 49 rebounds – just one shy of Phoenix’s tally but managed to secure more offensive rebounds (11) than their opponents (6).


Orlando’s shooting efficiency from beyond the arc was notable as well – sinking twelve three-pointers at a rate of thirty-three percent which helped stretch Phoenix’s defense throughout the contest.


On offense, Orlando demonstrated balanced execution inside and outside paint areas; they scored fifty points within paint while also capitalizing on second-chance opportunities by converting seven out thirteen attempts into twenty-two additional points.


The Suns did have moments where they shined – leading for nearly thirty-six minutes and establishing an early thirteen-point lead thanks largely due to their sixty-three percent shooting from two-point range. However, it wasn't enough as they struggled with turnovers committing twenty-three over four quarters which ultimately hampered any momentum built during those periods where they led.


As for individual performances from both teams were not mentioned but it is clear that teamwork played a pivotal role in this matchup given high assist numbers posted particularly by Orlando who tallied thirty assists reflecting effective ball movement that kept Phoenix defense guessing all night long.


Looking ahead after this commanding win against Phoenix Suns at Kia Center - fans can catch next action when Orlando Magic travels face Dallas Mavericks American Airlines Center located Dallas Texas scheduled January twenty-ninth seven-thirty PM Eastern Time broadcast networks BSFL BSSW channels six hundred fifty-four six hundred seventy-six respectively ensuring supporters won’t miss moment upcoming encounter between these two franchises.

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