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Utah Jazz Secures 105-92 Victory Over Orlando Magic for Back-to-Back Wins

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Utah Jazz Secures 105-92 Victory Over Orlando Magic for Back-to-Back Wins

ORLANDO, Fla. — In an impressive performance, Brice Sensabaugh led the Utah Jazz to a 105-92 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday evening, scoring 27 points. Collin Sexton contributed 20 points, while Walker Kessler dominated the boards with 17 rebounds.

During his 28 minutes on the court as a substitute, Sensabaugh showcased his shooting skills, going 11 for 19 overall and hitting an impressive 5 of 6 from beyond the arc. Additionally, Johnny Juzang, Kyle Filipowski, and Svi Mykhhailiuk each added 12 points for Utah, marking their second consecutive win.

For the Magic, Jett Howard stood out with a career-high 21 points, supported by Wendell Carter Jr. with 15 points and Cole Anthony, who scored 12 points in his first start since the end of the previous season.

The Magic struggled with their shooting, finishing the game with a 36% field goal percentage and hitting only 30% (14 of 47) from three-point range.

**Key Takeaways**

**Jazz**: After a challenging start to the season with only seven wins in the first 10 weeks, the Jazz managed to secure two victories in a short span while missing key players. Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, and Keyonte George, who all played significant minutes in Saturday’s game, were sidelined on Sunday.

**Magic**: The Magic faced a tough situation with their top four scorers out of the lineup, as Jalen Suggs joined Paolo Banchero and both Franz and Mo Wagner on the injured list. Suggs, who strained his back during Friday’s matchup, missed his third game this season. Although Banchero has been out for 32 games due to a torn oblique, he is expected to return to action soon.

**Turning Point**

Earlier in the fourth quarter, Sensabaugh, fresh off a career-best 34-point game in Miami, launched a pivotal attack by sinking two three-pointers and scoring eight consecutive points for Utah. This stretch propelled the Jazz’s lead from 11 points to 17, solidifying their position.

**Key Stats**

The Jazz hold a record of 6-4 against Eastern Conference teams and have struggled against the Western Conference with a 3-21 record, highlighting a disparity in their performance. Remarkably, seven of their nine wins this season have been on the road.

**Next Games**

The Jazz will return home to face the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night, while the Magic will head to New York for a matchup on Monday evening.