Dallas Mavericks Defeat Orlando Magic 108-85 On Pride Night
The Dallas Mavericks continued the homestand against the Orlando Magic on Sunday evening. The Mavericks defeated the Magic 108-85 at the American Airlines Center on Pride Night to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Dallas improved to 4-2, while Orlando fell to 3-4.
Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 32 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. Daniel Gafford followed with 18 points and eight rebounds. Kyrie Irving added 17 points, two rebounds, and three assists. Dereck Lively II had 11 points, 11 rebounds, and one assist. PJ Washington scored seven points, had five rebounds, and added two assists.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Orlando Magic Recap
The Dallas Mavericks vs. Orlando Magic game was one of the closing games on Sunday. The Mavericks were without Maxi Kleber, who was out due to a right hamstring injury, and Dante Exum, who underwent right wrist surgery. The Magic were without Paolo Banchero, who tore an oblique muscle and will be out for a few weeks.
The Mavericks’ starting lineup consisted of Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, PJ Washington, and Daniel Gafford. The Mavericks and Magic had a first-quarter scoring battle that included Dereck Lively II’s epic dive play. The Mavericks came out on top 30-22 at the end of the first. The Mavericks took a double-digit lead in the second quarter. The Mavericks’ offensive surge included a Quentin Grimes corner three-pointer. The Mavericks held a comfortable 65-40 lead over the Magic at halftime.
The Mavericks maintained their double-digit lead throughout the third quarter. Doncic passed the ball to Thompson, who completed a notable field goal. The Mavericks led the Magic 88-61 after three quarters. The Mavericks were optimistic heading into the fourth quarter and reached the 100-point plateau with less than 10 minutes left in regulation. Lively II targeted the rim for a flawless shot late in the quarter. The Mavericks defeated the Magic 108-85.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Orlando Magic Highlights
The Dallas Mavericks and Orlando Magic generated many highlights, such as PJ Washington’s pass to Daniel Gafford, who jumped and dunked for a noteworthy alley-oop, early in the first quarter. For the Mavericks, Luka Doncic made a rim shot in the second quarter. Doncic’s rim shot might not end his arguably slump, but it’s a glimpse of positive for a 25-year-old who could win the 2025 NBA MVP. For the Magic, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had a “nothing but net” moment when he hit a three-pointer from downtown. Caldwell-Pope was reportedly part of the Mavericks’ sign-and-trade deal with the Denver Nuggets.
In Case You Missed It
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Houston Rockets 108-102 on Thursday. Despite the loss to the Rockets, Klay Thompson became the sixth player to reach 2,500 career three-pointers. The five players ahead of Thompson are Reggie Miller, Damian Lillard, James Harden, Ray Allen, and Stephen Curry.
After Thursday’s game, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd told Mavs.com, “That had something to do with (the loss) — the slow start … But we’ve started slow the whole season. We got to figure out how to get off to better starts. But the fouling and rebounding, that’s what it comes down to. So, we got to be better in that area.”
The American Airlines Center recently unveiled the new Chime Lane, which offers an enhanced experience for Chime members. Chime, the team’s official jersey patch sponsor since 2020, recently extended its sponsorship to connect with Mavericks fans like never before. The Mavericks will host the Indiana Pacers on Monday at 8:45 p.m. Central. The Pacers lost to the New Orleans Pelicans 125-118 at the Smoothie King Center on Friday.
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