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Trail Blazers 101-79 Magic (Jan 23, 2025) Game Recap
ORLANDO, Fla. — — Anfernee Simons scored 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers extended their winning streak to three with a 100-79 victory over Orlando on Thursday night, spoiling the return of Magic forward Franz Wagner.
Toumani Canara added 16 points and six rebounds for Portland. Deni Avdija finished with 13 points, five rebounds and five assists, while Jabari Walker had six steals in 19 minutes.
Wagner, who missed 20 games after tearing his oblique in early December, led Orlando with 20 points. Tristan Da Silva came off the bench with 16 points. Paolo Banchero had eight points and nine rebounds, but shot 1 for 14 with five turnovers.
Blazers guard Scoot Henderson fouled out with 6:12 left, having played 14 minutes.
Blazers: Playing center in place of the injured DeAndre Ayton (knee) and rookie Donovan Clingan (ankle), Robert Williams had a game-high 12 rebounds and four of Portland’s 12 blocks.
Magic: Shooting 34.2%, the Magic lost their fifth straight and seventh of eight games. They were 16-9, a solid third in the East, when Wagner was injured. Thursday night’s loss dropped them to 23-23, eighth in the conference. They are 2-8 since Jalen Suggs injured his back.
Shaedon Sharpe finished the third quarter with a baseline drive to a dunk, completing a 10-1 run that left the Blazers with a 74-59 lead.
In the middle of the third quarter the Magic were 3 for 18 from 3-point range with 22 turnovers. They were down by 18 points.
The Blazers play at Charlotte on Friday night. The Magic host Detroit on Saturday night.
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The Trail Blazers dominated the Magic in a 101-79 victory on January 23, 2025.
From the opening tip-off, the Trail Blazers came out firing on all cylinders, building a commanding lead early in the game. The Magic struggled to keep up with Portland’s offensive firepower, as they were unable to find their rhythm on the offensive end.
Portland’s star players were in top form, with Damian Lillard leading the way with 30 points and 10 assists. CJ McCollum also had a strong performance, contributing 25 points and 8 rebounds. The Trail Blazers’ defense was stifling, forcing the Magic into numerous turnovers and difficult shots.
On the other hand, the Magic struggled to get anything going offensively, shooting just 38% from the field. Their leading scorer was Jonathan Isaac, who finished with 18 points and 7 rebounds.
Overall, it was a dominant performance by the Trail Blazers, who improved their record to 35-15 on the season. The Magic, on the other hand, dropped to 20-30 and will look to bounce back in their next game.
Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from the Trail Blazers’ season as they continue their quest for a championship.
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