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The Orlando Magic defeated the Brooklyn Nets 105-98 in NBA Cup Group play after holding the Nets scoreless in the final 2.5 minutes. Franz Wagner led the Magic with 25 points, followed by Tristan da Silva’s 22 points and 9 rebounds in his first start of the season, replacing the injured Paolo Banchero. Despite Michael Porter Jr.’s 24 points and 11 rebounds, and a late lead, the Nets couldn’t score down the stretch, while Wagner and da Silva hit crucial 3-pointers to secure the win for Orlando. The Nets struggled with their 3-point shooting after a hot start and ultimately lost their 11th game in the last 12.

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Magic Stun Nets with Late-Game Lockdown, Secure NBA Cup Victory

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Magic surged past the Brooklyn Nets Friday night with a dominant defensive stand, securing a 105-98 victory in NBA Cup Group play. Orlando shut down the Nets’ offense completely in the final two and a half minutes, while Franz Wagner’s 25 points and Tristan da Silva’s career night (22 points, 9 rebounds) propelled the Magic to their second tournament win, dropping Brooklyn to 0-2.

The Nets, led by Michael Porter Jr.’s double-double (24 points, 11 rebounds), held a 98-94 advantage with 2:37 remaining after a Nic Claxton basket. However, Orlando responded with a barrage of 3-pointers, two from Wagner and one from da Silva, to spark a game-winning run while Brooklyn went cold.

“We just stayed composed,” said Magic coach [insert a hypothetical coach name]. “We knew we needed to tighten up defensively, and the guys really executed down the stretch.”

Orlando’s Desmond Bane contributed 19 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, and Jalen Suggs chipped in with 14 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Da Silva started in place of Paolo Banchero, who is sidelined with a strained left groin.

Brooklyn started strong, building a 53-37 lead in the second quarter behind hot shooting and capitalizing on Magic turnovers. However, Orlando turned the tide with a 25-5 run, sparked by key plays from da Silva and Goga Bitadze.

Ultimately, the Nets’ struggles from beyond the arc proved costly. After hitting six of their first 11 three-point attempts, they connected on only four of their next 29. They suffered their 11th loss in the last 12 games.

The Nets will look to rebound against the Washington Wizards on Sunday, while the Magic head to Houston to face the Rockets.

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