Thu Nov 21 04:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Magic Defeat Injury-Ridden Suns on the Road

**PHOENIX, AZ –** The Orlando Magic overcame the absence of their leading scorer, Paolo Banchero, to hand the struggling Phoenix Suns a 109-99 defeat on Monday night. Franz Wagner led the Magic with 32 points, while Anthony Black contributed 20. The Suns, already depleted by injuries to Kevin Durant (who missed his sixth straight game), Bradley Beal, and Jusuf Nurkic, struggled to keep pace. Tyus Jones led the Suns with 18 points, while Devin Booker managed 17.

The Magic dominated much of the game, building a significant lead in the third quarter. Despite a late rally by the Suns, Orlando held on for the victory, improving their road record while highlighting the Suns’ ongoing injury crisis. Rookie Oso Ighodaro showed promise for Phoenix, scoring 12 points and grabbing seven rebounds.

The loss extends Phoenix’s losing streak to four games and drops their record to 1-5 over their last six contests. The Suns face the Knicks on Wednesday, while the Magic travel to Los Angeles to play the Clippers. The win demonstrates Orlando’s ability to compete on the road, a stark contrast to their previously strong home record.

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