Magic rally previous Rockets 116-110 for seventh win in 8 video games

HOUSTON (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 25 factors, rookie Paolo Banchero had 23 factors and 13 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic overcame a 15-point second-half deficit to beat the Houston Rockets 116-110 on Wednesday evening.

The Magic took their first lead when Cole Anthony, who completed with 15 factors, drilled a 3-pointer to make it 96-95 with 7:11 remaining. Orlando has received seven of eight since starting the season 5-20.

Kevin Porter Jr. scored 31 factors for the Rockets, who dropped their fourth straight. Jalen Inexperienced had 21 factors and eight rebounds, Kenyon Martin Jr. scored 18 factors, and Alperen Sengun had 13 factors, 12 rebounds and 6 assists.

Houston led 64-54 at halftime and 77-62 with 8:24 left within the third quarter earlier than Orlando started its rally. The Magic pieced collectively a 17-2 run capped by a dunk by Wagner that tied the sport at 79-all with 2:59 left within the interval.

Main 102-100 with 4:08 left within the recreation, the Magic went on an 8-2 run capped by a 3-pointer by Wagner. Banchero later had an emphatic one-handed slam to make it 114-108 with 48 seconds left.

Moritz Wagner chipped in 12 factors and 7 rebounds and Markelle Fultz scored 11 factors for the Magic.

TIP-INS

Magic: Chuma Okeke (left knee) had arthroscopic surgical procedure on Tuesday and will likely be re-evaluated in 4 weeks. “I do really feel for Chuma and he’s going to do a terrific job getting himself again to the courtroom,” coach Jamahl Mosley mentioned.

Rockets: Jae’Sean Tate (ankle) and Garrison Mathews (sickness) had been out. … After going 8 for 53 from 3-point vary the final two video games, Houston hit 17 in opposition to Orlando.

UP NEXT

Magic: Host San Antonio on Friday.

Rockets: Host Dallas on Friday to conclude a seven-game homestand.

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