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In a thrilling match on Monday night, the Golden State Warriors triumphed over the Orlando Magic with a score of 104-99. Andrew Wiggins led the charge with an impressive 25 points, while Stephen Curry contributed 24 points to secure the victory for the Warriors.
Wiggins showcased his shooting skills, going 7 for 14 from the field and converting 10 free throws. His performance also allowed him to surpass Hall of Famer Chris Mullin, moving into seventh place on the Warriors’ all-time 3-point list. In addition, Moses Moody stepped up with 17 points, and rookie center Quinten Post, who has started for three consecutive games, made a significant contribution with seven points and seven rebounds, helping the team improve its record.
On the Magic’s side, Cole Anthony was the standout player, scoring 26 points and grabbing five rebounds. Franz Wagner followed closely behind with 21 points and five assists, while Paolo Banchero added 18 points to the team’s effort.
Throughout the first half, the Magic appeared to have the upper hand, controlling the game until the Warriors managed to rally before halftime. This marked the 11th loss in the last 13 games for head coach Jamahl Mosley’s team. The Warriors, however, showed resilience and benefited from Draymond Green’s return after a seven-game injury hiatus, contributing four points, seven rebounds, and five assists to the team.
A critical moment in the game came when the Magic narrowed the score to 96-94 with just 1:21 left on the clock. Moody responded well, sinking a pivotal corner 3-pointer that provided the Warriors with a crucial cushion down the stretch.
A noteworthy statistic from the game was the rebounding battle. Despite being ranked 28th in the league for rebounding, the Magic managed to dominate the boards 52-45, resulting in 18 second-chance points. Goga Bitadze spearheaded Orlando’s rebounding effort with an impressive total of 14 rebounds, including six offensive boards.
Looking ahead, the Magic will face off against the Kings on Wednesday, while the Warriors are set to take on the Jazz on the same day, promising more exciting basketball action for fans.
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