Thompson's 24 points weren't enough to save the Magic from a narrow 115-114 victory over the Mavericks.

2026-03-06 03:38

March 6th - The Magic narrowly defeated the Mavericks 115-114. Benjamin Bancharo contributed 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Silva scored 19 points. For the Mavericks, Thompson scored 24 points, and Flagg had 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists.

In the first quarter, Middleton hit a three-pointer to start the game, and Bain responded on a fast break. Flagg and Gafford then scored consecutively, and the Mavericks gradually took the lead. At the end of the first quarter, the Mavericks led 33-26 . In the second quarter, the Mavericks extended their lead to double digits, but the Magic gradually found their offensive rhythm. Silva scored consecutively, and Bancharo and Carter created scoring opportunities in the paint, bringing the Magic within one point at 60-62 at halftime .

After switching sides, the Magic relied on consecutive three-pointers from Suggs and Carter to take the lead. At the end of the third quarter, the Magic led 91-88 . In the final quarter, Flagg made two free throws to give the Mavericks a four- point lead . In the crucial moments, Suggs hit a three-pointer to close the gap, but Carter received the ball and made a powerful dunk to seal the victory. Ultimately, the Magic narrowly defeated the Mavericks 115-114 .

Mavericks player statistics

Thompson 24 points , 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Middleton 19 points , 2 rebounds , 7 assists; Flagg 18 points , 5 rebounds , 6 assists; Washington 18 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist; Gafford 12 points , 13 rebounds , 1 assist; Christie 6 points , 3 rebounds , 3 assists; Marshall 6 points, 4 rebounds , 5 assists; Nembuhad 6 points , 2 rebounds , 4 assists

Magic player statistics

Silva 19 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Saga 17 points , 2 rebounds , 7 assists; Benjamin Bankel 16 points , 12 rebounds, 6 assists; Carter 15 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist; Bane 14 points , 8 rebounds , 3 assists; Black 8 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Carter 8 points , 2 rebounds , 4 assists; Bitadze 8 points , 4 rebounds, 2 assists .

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