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The Orlando Magic edged the Los Angeles Clippers 111–109 on February 22 at Intuit Dome in a defensive slugfest that finished well below the Vegas total of 215.5 points. Desmond Bane led Orlando with 36 points while Kawhi Leonard paced the Clippers with 37, yet neither team could pull away decisively. Both squads shot an identical 48.2 percent from the field, but Orlando's ball movement proved the difference—the Magic dished out 25 assists compared to Los Angeles's 18 and made eight three-pointers to the Clippers' five. The third quarter proved pivotal, with Orlando outscoring LAC 31–36 to seize control, while the Clippers' fourth-quarter collapse (20 points) sealed their fate despite matching Orlando's 43 rebounds. Turnovers plagued Orlando's offense with 12 miscues, yet their 114.9 offensive rating edged the Clippers' 114.4. This road victory strengthens Orlando's playoff positioning in a crowded Eastern Conference race.
