Clippers Continue Winning Streak Against the Magic

In Inglewood, California, the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to six games at their new home arena after a 104-93 victory against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. James Harden made significant contributions, scoring 24 points, despite a shooting performance of 5 of 14 from the floor. He did, however, excel at the free-throw line, making 11 out of 12 attempts, while also recording seven rebounds and five assists. Supporting Harden, Amir Coffey tallied 18 points, and Ivica Zubac had an impressive outing with 17 points on 8-of-11 shooting, as well as securing 12 rebounds.

The Magic’s loss ended their six-game win streak, during which they had kept all their opponents under 100 points. Off the bench, Anthony Black stood out with 17 points and eight assists, leading a balanced attack that featured five players scoring in double digits. Jalen Suggs was another notable contributor, adding 16 points to the team’s efforts.

A few key insights emerged from the game. Despite an unblemished 7-0 record at home, the Magic struggled on the road, managing only two wins against seven losses. Meanwhile, the Clippers demonstrated their resilience, already missing star player Kawhi Leonard, and were also without leading scorer Norman Powell due to a hamstring injury, which will sideline him for the upcoming game against Sacramento. Prior to the match, Powell engaged with the passionate fans in The Wall section, where his bobblehead was given away as a promotional item.

One crucial sequence occurred after halftime, with the Clippers leading by three points. They seized control in the third quarter, outscoring the Magic 30-21. A decisive 14-2 run allowed them to gain momentum, followed by a streak of seven points. Although the Magic attempted a comeback with a nine-point run of their own, the Clippers found the net again, closing the period strong.

A noteworthy statistic from the game was the Clippers’ dominance in second-chance points, outscoring the Magic 17-2. This edge helped mitigate the impact of their 25 turnovers throughout the match.

Looking ahead, the Orlando Magic will face the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday as part of a back-to-back series, while the Clippers will host the Sacramento Kings on Friday. The Clippers aim to keep their impressive form rolling, continuing to build on their recent successes in the league.