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Franz Wagner scored 25 points, Tristan da Silva added 22 points and nine rebounds and the Orlando Magic held Brooklyn scoreless over the final two-and-a-half minutes for a 105-98 victory over the Nets on Friday night.
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Brooklyn Nets lose to Orlando Magic in final minutes, 105-98
Though Brooklyn is now 1-11, this is one of the only losses so far where it really slipped through their hands.
Michael Porter Jr. led the way for Brooklyn in Tuesday’s loss as he ended the game with 21 points, six rebounds and three assists while Nic Claxton recorded 21 points, eight rebounds and four assists.
The Celtics took advantage of a undermanned Orlando team to run away in the first half. Boston bounced back nicely after an ugly loss on Friday.
The Brooklyn Nets announced on Thursday that center Day'Ron Sharpe is probable for Friday's game at the Orlando Magic with his left glute contusion.
ORLANDO — The Nets turned their biggest lead of the season into their most galling loss of the year. Brooklyn squandered a huge cushion in the second quarter, and a late edge in the fourth, only to fall 105-98 to the Magic before 17,902 at Kia Center.
NEW YORK -- In their last two games, the Orlando Magic were handed tough losses by playoff-bound teams that were frustrating for various reasons. "I'm tired of moral victories," Orlando forward Aaron Gordon said. "There are no moral victories for us anymore.
The Brooklyn Nets might be out of NBA Cup contention, but they could still have an impact on the race. Over the first two games of NBA Cup play, the Nets played
The Toronto Raptors pushed the streak up to six games after dominating the Washington Wizards on Friday night. The W also punched the Raps’ ticket to the NBA Cup knockout round. Things are looking pretty good in Canada!
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