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Magic Dominate Spurs at Frost Bank Center with Commanding 108-98 Victory

The Orlando Magic, now standing at 25-23, faced off against the San Antonio Spurs with a record of 10-38. In a display of offensive efficiency and control, the Magic secured a convincing victory with a final score of 108-98 over the Spurs.


SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 14: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic warms up before the game against the San Antonio Spurs on March 14, 2023 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

From tip-off to the final buzzer, the Orlando Magic showcased their dominance on both ends of the court. The team's scoring was consistent throughout, opening with 27 points in the first quarter and peaking at 34 in the third. Despite a slight dip to 17 points in the fourth quarter, their early efforts ensured they maintained a comfortable lead.


The Magic's offensive execution was impressive; they shot an effective field goal percentage of 52 and finished with an overall field goal percentage of 48. Their prowess from beyond the arc contributed significantly as they hit seven out of twenty three-point attempts for a solid three-point shooting percentage of 35. Free throw accuracy also played into their hands as they made good on an outstanding free throw percentage of 83 by sinking nineteen out of twenty-three attempts.


Orlando's defensive game was equally formidable. They held San Antonio to just under one point per possession defensively while managing to score slightly above one point per possession themselves offensively. The team tallied five blocks and ten steals over four quarters, disrupting San Antonio's flow and converting turnovers into points effectively – totaling twenty-three points off turnovers.


Rebounding was another area where Orlando excelled; pulling down fifty-two rebounds compared to San Antonio's forty-eight showed their control under both baskets. Of these rebounds for Orlando, twelve were on offense which allowed them fourteen second-chance points due to their fifty percent success rate on second-chance opportunities.


A key highlight for Orlando came when they went on an unanswered run scoring seventeen straight points against San Antonio’s fifteen-point streak – showcasing moments where they completely overpowered their opponents.


The bench also made significant contributions adding thirty-one bench points which underscored Orlando’s depth and ability to maintain intensity throughout rotations.


Looking ahead after this commanding performance against San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center before an attendance crowd numbering seventeen thousand eighty-one fans, fans can catch The Orlando Magic next as they visit Minneapolis to take on Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center scheduled for February second at eight PM Eastern Time broadcasted locally by BSFL channel six hundred fifty-four or BSN channel six hundred sixty-eight depending on your location.

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