National Basketball Association
Orlando 99, Phoenix 85
When: 9:00 PM ET, Friday, November 30, 2018
Where: Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona
Officials:
#26 Pat Fraher, #46 Ben Taylor, #74 Curtis Blair
Attendance:
13228
By Field Level Media
Terrence Ross single-handedly broke open a tight game with three consecutive hoops to open the fourth quarter Friday night, propelling the Orlando Magic to a 99-85 victory over the host Phoenix Suns.
Nikola Vucevic recorded a 25-point, 15-rebound double-double, helping the Magic complete a five-game Western swing with a 2-3 record.
Deandre Ayton had a team-high 19 points for Phoenix, which learned just before the start of the game that standout guard Devin Booker would miss the contest with a toe injury.
After a tight first three quarters that ended with the Magic up 75-71, Ross connected on his three hoops during a stretch of almost four minutes in which the Suns shot 0-for-6, including missing five straight 3-point attempts.
The run pushed the Orlando lead to double figures, and Phoenix never got closer than seven the rest of the way.
Ross finished with 21 points.
Aaron Gordon had 18 points, while D.J. Augustin had a team-high six assists to go with 16 points for the Magic, which had lost two in a row by a total of nine points at Golden State and Portland.
Orlando outshot Phoenix 47.6 percent to 40.5.
Jamal Crawford had 18 points and Trevor Ariza 10 for the Suns, while Josh Jackson had a strong all-around game with 10 points and team-highs in rebounds with nine and assists with seven.
The loss was the Suns' fourth straight overall and seventh in their last eight games. They've lost three straight at home.
--Field Level Media
Top Game Performances
Orlando |
|
Phoenix |
Nikola Vucevic 25 |
Scoring |
Deandre Ayton 19 |
D.J. Augustin 6 |
Assists |
Josh Jackson 7 |
Nikola Vucevic 15 |
Rebounds |
Richaun Holmes 9 |
Terrence Ross 5 |
Free Throws Made |
Jamal Crawford 5 |
Jonathon Simmons 2 |
Steals |
Trevor Ariza 2 |
Mo Bamba 2 |
Blocks |
N/A |
Team Stats Summary
Team |
Points |
FG% |
3PM-3PA |
FTM-FTA |
Assists |
Rebounds |
Blocks |
Steals |
Turnovers |
Orlando
|
99 |
47.6 |
8-27 |
13-18 |
23 |
44 |
5 |
7 |
12 |
Phoenix
|
85 |
40.5 |
7-28 |
10-14 |
22 |
40 |
0 |
5 |
13 |
Upcoming Games
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Phoenix will play their next game on the road against L.A. Lakers. The Suns have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .222 after a loss.
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Orlando will play their next game on the road against Miami. The Magic have a W/L % of .400 after a win and .538 after a loss.