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The Orlando Magic defeated the Brooklyn Nets 118–98 on February 5 at the Kia Center, holding the visitors well below the Vegas total of 214.5 points. Devin Bane led Orlando with 23 points while Paolo Banchero added 22, as the Magic's balanced attack was anchored by a dominant 53.7% field-goal percentage and 32 assists on 13 turnovers. Brooklyn's Ëmin Dëmin scored 26 points and Nassir Traore contributed 21, but the Nets shot just 41.5% and committed 19 turnovers, compounding their offensive struggles. Orlando's defense suffocated Brooklyn in the opening half, outscoring them 56–40 through two quarters, and the Magic's defensive rating of 95.4 proved decisive against Brooklyn's 95.4 offensive rating. The Nets' third-quarter surge to 27 points offered a brief reprieve, but Orlando's 32-point fourth quarter sealed the 20-point victory. The Magic's 14 steals and 11 blocks further disrupted Brooklyn's rhythm, while making just 9 three-pointers on a night when the Nets attempted 12. This dominant home performance reinforces Orlando's status as an Eastern Conference contender while Brooklyn faces mounting pressure to stabilize its inconsistent offense.
