April 4th - The Magic defeated the Mavericks 138-127. Carter scored 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Bane added 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. For the Mavericks, Flagg's 51 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists weren't enough to secure a win, while Williams contributed 23 points, 2 rebounds, and 5 assists.

In the first quarter, Flagler hit consecutive three-pointers to help the Mavericks close the gap, but the Magic gradually took control with a more balanced offense. At the end of the first quarter, the Magic led 38-31. In the second quarter, the Magic extended their lead with consecutive three-pointers from Carter and Bane. Although Flagler continued to score and briefly tied the game, the Mavericks struggled to contain their opponents defensively. At halftime, the Magic led 71-58.

After switching sides, the Magic extended their lead to nearly 20 points. Flagg led the Mavericks in a desperate attempt to catch up, but the overall offensive gap was significant. At the end of the third quarter, the Magic led 108-92 . In the final quarter, the Magic widened the gap to nearly 30 points, essentially sealing the game. Ultimately, the Magic defeated the Mavericks 138-127 .

Magic player statistics

Carter had 28 points , 6 rebounds , and 3 assists; Bane had 27 points , 7 rebounds , and 5 assists; Saga had 19 points , 4 rebounds , and 9 assists; Silva had 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist; Wagner had 18 points , 4 rebounds , and 1 assist ; Benjamin Bancharo had 10 points , 7 rebounds , and 5 assists; Kane had 8 points , 4 rebounds, and 4 assists; Carter had 5 points , 1 rebound, and 4 assists; Howard had 2 points .

Mavericks player statistics

Flagg 51 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Williams 23 points , 2 rebounds , 5 assists; Thompson 18 points , 1 rebound , 2 assists; Christie 14 points , 5 rebounds, 3 assists; Marshall 9 points , 4 rebounds , 2 assists; Gafford 7 points, 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Nembuhad 2 points, 7 rebounds , 5 assists; Johnson 2 points , 1 rebound .

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