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Banchero banks in 3-pointer at OT buzzer to lift Magic past Nets, 104-103

Paolo Banchero banked in a 3-pointer from the top of the key at the overtime buzzer to give the Orlando Magic a 104-103 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night

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Fares well off bench Howard finished with 10 points (2-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds and three assists in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 120-112 loss to Washington.

Impact Howard, who had been limited to single-digit minutes in his previous four outings, managed to put up a pretty stout stat line despite some mediocre shooting. This has the look of an outlier performance, and most fantasy managers can safely monitor him from the waiver wire.

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Records career high four steals Penda supplied 10 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and four steals over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 120-112 loss to the Wizards.

Impact Penda played the entire fourth quarter and a career-high 27 minutes as head coach Jahmal Mosley opted to stay with the bench unit after they staged a strong comeback attempt from a 26-point deficit. The 2025 second-round pick notched his fourth game with 10 or more points while setting a career high with four swipes. Penda has bounced between Orlando and the G League this season, but has been impressive in the five games in the NBA where he's logged at least 20 minutes, averaging 10.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.9 blocks across 24 minutes per game.

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Season low scoring output in loss Carter provided two points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt), seven rebounds and three assists in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 120-112 loss to the Wizards.

Impact Carter and the rest of Orlando's starters did not play in the fourth quarter, as head coach Jahmal Mosley stuck with the bench unit, which nearly erased a 26-point deficit with a valiant comeback attempt. The 26-year-old big man chipped in a season low two points, and his 20 minutes marked his lowest in a game since Oct. 29. Carter will have an opportunity for a quick bounce-back performance on Wednesday against the Nets.

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Inefficient in loss Black supplied six points (3-10 FG, 0-5 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and one block in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 120-112 loss to Washington.

Impact Black and the rest of Orlando's starters did not play in the fourth quarter after the team fell behind by as many as 26 points. Head coach Jamahl Mosley stuck with the bench unit as they mounted a comeback that ultimately fell short. The 21-year-old guard logged just 20 minutes, his second-lowest total of the season and lowest since Nov. 14. It wasn't his cleanest performance when he did play, shooting just 30 percent from the field and tying a team high four turnovers. Black and the other Magic starters will have a chance to bounce back on Wednesday against the Nets.

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Sits out fourth quarter in loss Banchero ended with 14 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds and four assists in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 120-112 loss to the Wizards.

Impact Banchero played just seven minutes in the second half and did not see the floor in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's loss to the Wizards. Orlando erased a 26-point deficit with the bench unit in the game, prompting head coach Jamahl Mosley to ride the hot hand and limit Banchero and other starters' minutes down the stretch. It marked the 23-year-old forward's fewest minutes in a game since one of his first games back from an early-season groin injury on Dec. 7. He entered Tuesday with strong numbers over the past four games, averaging 27.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals over 36 minutes per game.

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Won't suit up Wednesday Wagner (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nets.

Impact Wagner underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee last January and has yet to make his 2025-26 debut. However, it was reported Friday that the big man is expected to return "within the next week," according to Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com. His next chance to play will come Friday against the 76ers.

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Won't play Wednesday Suggs (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nets.

Impact Suggs sustained a Grade 1 MCL contusion in Friday's loss to the Bulls and will miss his third consecutive contest Wednesday. His next opportunity to play will come Friday against the 76ers. With the 24-year-old point guard sidelined, Tyus Jones and Jase Richardson are candidates for an uptick in minutes.

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Remaining out Wednesday Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nets.

Impact Wagner hasn't played since Dec. 7 due to a left high-ankle sprain, though it was reported Friday that he's expected to return "within the next week," according to Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com. The star forward's next opportunity to play will come Friday against the 76ers. In the meantime, Tristan da Silva, Jamal Cain and Noah Penda are candidates for increased playing time.

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Logs 15 points vs. Washington Bane totaled 15 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three assists and two rebounds over 24 minutes during the Magic's 120-112 loss to the Wizards on Tuesday.

Impact Bane and the rest of the Magic starters did not play in the fourth quarter facing a 26-point deficit, as head coach Jamahl Mosley opted to stick with the bench during a furious comeback in the final frame that ultimately fell short. Bane's 24 minutes were his lowest since Nov. 4 against the Hawks (23 minutes), and sixth-year pro, along with fellow starters Paolo Banchero, Tristan da Silva, Anthony Black and Wendell Carter, will look to bounce back in the second leg of the Magic's back-to-back set Wednesday against the Nets.

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Nearly leads late comeback Richardson recorded 20 points (7-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and three assists over 26 minutes during the Magic's 120-112 loss to the Wizards on Tuesday.

Impact Richardson saw most of his playing time in the second half when the game seemed out of reach for the Magic, but the rookie first-rounder ended up leading the team in scoring while contributing to Orlando's late comeback attempt. Richardson has seen extended playing time off the bench in back-to-back games, due in part to the absence of Jalen Suggs (knee). More strong play like Tuesday could earn Richardson more consistent minutes moving forward.

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CJ McCollum steadies Wizards in 4th quarter of 120-112 win over Magic

CJ McCollum scored 27 points and steadied the Wizards after they nearly blew a 26-point lead as Washington held on for a 120-112 victory over the Orlando Magic

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