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The Orlando Magic defeated the Brooklyn Nets 105–98 on November 14 at Kia Center, with Franz Wagner and Tacko da Silva leading the way at 25 and 22 points respectively. Orlando's balanced offensive approach proved decisive: the Magic shot 46.2 percent from the field while connecting on 15 three-pointers, and their 21 assists reflected crisp ball movement despite 19 turnovers. Brooklyn's Mikal Porter Jr. paced the visitors with 24 points, but the Nets couldn't sustain early momentum after dominating the first quarter 36–27; they scored just 16 points in the fourth quarter, a dramatic collapse that sealed the outcome. The Nets' 10 three-pointers and 23 assists showed offensive competence, yet their 42.7 field-goal percentage and 34 rebounds—12 fewer than Orlando—proved limiting. Orlando's defensive rating of 104.2 versus Brooklyn's 105.8 offensive rating underscored a tight contest decided by execution in crunch time. The Magic's ability to maintain consistency across quarters while Brooklyn faded suggests Orlando's depth may be a factor in the playoff picture.
