Magic 35, Rockets 46: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Orlando Magic (11-21) play against the Houston Rockets (21-21) at Toyota Center
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Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Wednesday December 21, 2022
Orlando Magic 35, Houston Rockets 46 (Q2 07:06)
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Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jamahl Mosley hot that his guys did not close out on Rockets past two 3s, takes a time out less than 2 minutes into 2nd quarter. BTW, John Hammond apparently likes long, lean guys so much that besides his seven players 6-10 and taller, even the coach fits the mold. – 8:44 PM
Jamahl Mosley hot that his guys did not close out on Rockets past two 3s, takes a time out less than 2 minutes into 2nd quarter. BTW, John Hammond apparently likes long, lean guys so much that besides his seven players 6-10 and taller, even the coach fits the mold. – 8:44 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Alperen Sengun jumps off the bench to tell Usman Garuba to take that wide open 3. Actually thought he made a pretty good call moving the ball but confidence is good. – 8:40 PM
Alperen Sengun jumps off the bench to tell Usman Garuba to take that wide open 3. Actually thought he made a pretty good call moving the ball but confidence is good. – 8:40 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
End of 1Q: Rockets 31, Magic 25.
Really rough start for Orlando but Paolo Banchero put in work on both ends of the floor to get the back in it.
Banchero: 14 points, 6 rebounds
Mo Bamba: 5 points, 2 rebounds – 8:39 PM
End of 1Q: Rockets 31, Magic 25.
Really rough start for Orlando but Paolo Banchero put in work on both ends of the floor to get the back in it.
Banchero: 14 points, 6 rebounds
Mo Bamba: 5 points, 2 rebounds – 8:39 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
END OF 1ST QUARTER BOX: Houston 31, Orlando 25
#MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/FJwvZUeQpc – 8:38 PM
END OF 1ST QUARTER BOX: Houston 31, Orlando 25
#MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/FJwvZUeQpc – 8:38 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
paolo banchero in the first quarter:
14 PTS
6 REB
6-7 FG
@SASsoftware x @Paolo Banchero pic.twitter.com/xcUP7PyzrV – 8:38 PM
paolo banchero in the first quarter:
14 PTS
6 REB
6-7 FG
@SASsoftware x @Paolo Banchero pic.twitter.com/xcUP7PyzrV – 8:38 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets teammate superlatives
Best trash talker: Garrison Mathews
Best shoulder to cry on: Boban – 8:37 PM
Rockets teammate superlatives
Best trash talker: Garrison Mathews
Best shoulder to cry on: Boban – 8:37 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
Paolo Banchero had 14 points and six rebounds in the first quarter. In 29 appearances, Jabari Smith Jr. has notched 14 points and six rebounds 10 times. – 8:37 PM
Paolo Banchero had 14 points and six rebounds in the first quarter. In 29 appearances, Jabari Smith Jr. has notched 14 points and six rebounds 10 times. – 8:37 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
End of 1
Rockets: 31
Magic: 25
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/5hnTbZMpQF – 8:37 PM
End of 1
Rockets: 31
Magic: 25
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/5hnTbZMpQF – 8:37 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets 31, Magic 25 after one. KPJ with 11 on 4 of 6 shooting, his most first-quarter points this season. Banchero with 14 points, six rebounds. Rockets lead the NBA in 2nd chance points but have been outscored 7-0 off missed shots. – 8:37 PM
Rockets 31, Magic 25 after one. KPJ with 11 on 4 of 6 shooting, his most first-quarter points this season. Banchero with 14 points, six rebounds. Rockets lead the NBA in 2nd chance points but have been outscored 7-0 off missed shots. – 8:37 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
paolo drills it!
14 PTS in the first quarter for @Paolo Banchero 🪄 pic.twitter.com/ZOkFJMw0zy – 8:35 PM
paolo drills it!
14 PTS in the first quarter for @Paolo Banchero 🪄 pic.twitter.com/ZOkFJMw0zy – 8:35 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Nets set a franchise record for points in a half with 91 tonight.
Brooklyn scored 86 points in the first half on 3/15/22 at Orlando. – 8:35 PM
The Nets set a franchise record for points in a half with 91 tonight.
Brooklyn scored 86 points in the first half on 3/15/22 at Orlando. – 8:35 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
been a long time since the Magic had a guy who could just take over a game – 8:34 PM
been a long time since the Magic had a guy who could just take over a game – 8:34 PM
KJ 🚀 Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
The Nets have matched a franchise record for points scored in any half (86).
Brooklyn scored 86 points in the first half on 3/15/22 at Orlando. That was the night of Kyrie’s 60-point game. – 8:34 PM
The Nets have matched a franchise record for points scored in any half (86).
Brooklyn scored 86 points in the first half on 3/15/22 at Orlando. That was the night of Kyrie’s 60-point game. – 8:34 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets hit 3 of their first 4 3s. Missed their next six. Banchero with 14 points on 6 of 7 shooting, Magic have cut a 14-point lead to four. – 8:34 PM
Rockets hit 3 of their first 4 3s. Missed their next six. Banchero with 14 points on 6 of 7 shooting, Magic have cut a 14-point lead to four. – 8:34 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
The @Orlando Magic have now made at least one three-point field goal in 1,244 consecutive games, dating all the way back to March 17, 2007.
It stands as the fifth-longest active streak in the #NBA and also the fifth-longest streak in @NBAHistory.
#MagicTogether – 8:33 PM
The @Orlando Magic have now made at least one three-point field goal in 1,244 consecutive games, dating all the way back to March 17, 2007.
It stands as the fifth-longest active streak in the #NBA and also the fifth-longest streak in @NBAHistory.
#MagicTogether – 8:33 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Small rotation tweak for the Rockets. Only Martin was subbed in at the six minute mark of the first quarter, so he got a three minute stretch with the other four starters. Eason and Garuba will check in a second Orlando timeout of the quarter. Rockets up 29-15 – 8:27 PM
Small rotation tweak for the Rockets. Only Martin was subbed in at the six minute mark of the first quarter, so he got a three minute stretch with the other four starters. Eason and Garuba will check in a second Orlando timeout of the quarter. Rockets up 29-15 – 8:27 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
very cool that Green and Porter turn into Curry and Thompson whenever they play the Magic – 8:24 PM
very cool that Green and Porter turn into Curry and Thompson whenever they play the Magic – 8:24 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
And in an interesting, but very Rockets twist, they have their shortest starter, Eric Gordon, on Paolo Banchero. He does defend big men well but Banchero, at 6-10, is just about Orlando’s shortest starter. – 8:22 PM
And in an interesting, but very Rockets twist, they have their shortest starter, Eric Gordon, on Paolo Banchero. He does defend big men well but Banchero, at 6-10, is just about Orlando’s shortest starter. – 8:22 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets off to an 18-6 lead and a 13-1 run. They are 7 of 10, 3 of 5 from deep, and have hit shots on all three levels and the line. Not a bad start through five minutes. – 8:20 PM
Rockets off to an 18-6 lead and a 13-1 run. They are 7 of 10, 3 of 5 from deep, and have hit shots on all three levels and the line. Not a bad start through five minutes. – 8:20 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Rockets tonight hosting the Magic, @adamclanton & I have the call for you with @SportsMT expected back for Friday’s game. We’re on @ktrhnews tonight. Hou up 11-4 early. pic.twitter.com/8Q0mc7YOGL – 8:17 PM
#Rockets tonight hosting the Magic, @adamclanton & I have the call for you with @SportsMT expected back for Friday’s game. We’re on @ktrhnews tonight. Hou up 11-4 early. pic.twitter.com/8Q0mc7YOGL – 8:17 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets steal a bucket off the opening tip and then Green and Porter hit 3-of-4 from 3. Rockets up 11-4, forcing an early Orlando timeout – 8:15 PM
Rockets steal a bucket off the opening tip and then Green and Porter hit 3-of-4 from 3. Rockets up 11-4, forcing an early Orlando timeout – 8:15 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets open 3 of 4 from the 3-point line. They were 8 of 53 in the previous two games. This would be better. – 8:15 PM
Rockets open 3 of 4 from the 3-point line. They were 8 of 53 in the previous two games. This would be better. – 8:15 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
A bit of a change. Jabari Smith Jr. taking the opening tip, gets it to Alperen Sengun for a dunk. Rockets fastest bucket of the season, four seconds. – 8:11 PM
A bit of a change. Jabari Smith Jr. taking the opening tip, gets it to Alperen Sengun for a dunk. Rockets fastest bucket of the season, four seconds. – 8:11 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Nets lead the Warriors 46-17 after one quarter.
Most points in a first quarter in franchise history:
48 points – 3/15/22 at Orlando
46 points – tonight vs. Golden State
46 points – 2/8/00 vs. Boston – 8:07 PM
The Nets lead the Warriors 46-17 after one quarter.
Most points in a first quarter in franchise history:
48 points – 3/15/22 at Orlando
46 points – tonight vs. Golden State
46 points – 2/8/00 vs. Boston – 8:07 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Starting 5 tonight vs. Magic!
Tune into @ATTSportsNetSW at 7pm 📺 pic.twitter.com/56Ml5bK48a – 7:44 PM
Starting 5 tonight vs. Magic!
Tune into @ATTSportsNetSW at 7pm 📺 pic.twitter.com/56Ml5bK48a – 7:44 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Gordon, Smith Jr., Sengun, Green, Kevin Porter Jr.
Magic starters: Banchero, Bol Bol, M. Wagner, F. Wagner, Fultz – 7:32 PM
Rockets starters: Gordon, Smith Jr., Sengun, Green, Kevin Porter Jr.
Magic starters: Banchero, Bol Bol, M. Wagner, F. Wagner, Fultz – 7:32 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Rockets rookie TyTy Washington proving to be a fast learner ift.tt/HNgEBf0 – 7:20 PM
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Rockets rookie TyTy Washington proving to be a fast learner ift.tt/HNgEBf0 – 7:20 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Rockets vs. Magic: Five things to watch in Wednesday’s game ift.tt/KkjgVPi – 7:20 PM
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Rockets vs. Magic: Five things to watch in Wednesday’s game ift.tt/KkjgVPi – 7:20 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Rockets insider: Houston finds itself in a funk as home skid continues ift.tt/4k8ZQJW – 7:20 PM
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Rockets insider: Houston finds itself in a funk as home skid continues ift.tt/4k8ZQJW – 7:20 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Spurs 124, Rockets 105: Houston crushed in blowout ift.tt/LXx74BH – 7:20 PM
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Spurs 124, Rockets 105: Houston crushed in blowout ift.tt/LXx74BH – 7:20 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Rockets vs. Spurs: 5 things to watch ift.tt/SZQEC5u – 7:20 PM
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Rockets vs. Spurs: 5 things to watch ift.tt/SZQEC5u – 7:20 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Rockets’ Alperen Sengun sees an adjustment in his touches ift.tt/o5wzAF1 – 7:20 PM
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Rockets’ Alperen Sengun sees an adjustment in his touches ift.tt/o5wzAF1 – 7:20 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Rockets insider: Houston suffers another energy drop ift.tt/bwKEHQ2 – 7:20 PM
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Rockets insider: Houston suffers another energy drop ift.tt/bwKEHQ2 – 7:20 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — How K.J. Martin is becoming Rockets’ glue guy: adapt and survive ift.tt/2knNojb – 7:20 PM
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — How K.J. Martin is becoming Rockets’ glue guy: adapt and survive ift.tt/2knNojb – 7:20 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Trail Blazers 107, Rockets 95: Houston misfires from deep in loss ift.tt/AQMWVtm – 7:20 PM
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Trail Blazers 107, Rockets 95: Houston misfires from deep in loss ift.tt/AQMWVtm – 7:20 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Rockets give TyTy Washington Jr. substantial playing time vs. Heat ift.tt/9jvS8qZ – 7:20 PM
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Rockets give TyTy Washington Jr. substantial playing time vs. Heat ift.tt/9jvS8qZ – 7:20 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Rockets vs. Trail Blazers: 5 things to watch ift.tt/QbhJ0aw – 7:20 PM
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Rockets vs. Trail Blazers: 5 things to watch ift.tt/QbhJ0aw – 7:20 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Rockets insider: Houston’s clutch defense shows up too late ift.tt/HwglQjU – 7:20 PM
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Rockets insider: Houston’s clutch defense shows up too late ift.tt/HwglQjU – 7:20 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — NBA rule change impacts Rockets’ final shot against Heat ift.tt/5pCgu3l – 7:20 PM
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — NBA rule change impacts Rockets’ final shot against Heat ift.tt/5pCgu3l – 7:20 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Jae’Sean Tate getting closer to return for Rockets ift.tt/5fImMdu – 7:20 PM
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Jae’Sean Tate getting closer to return for Rockets ift.tt/5fImMdu – 7:20 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Heat 111, Rockets 108: Home winning streak comes to an end ift.tt/OPbXmGn – 7:20 PM
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Heat 111, Rockets 108: Home winning streak comes to an end ift.tt/OPbXmGn – 7:20 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Magic Sweep Celtics in Mini Series audioboom.com/posts/8219258-… via @Audioboom – 7:15 PM
Magic Sweep Celtics in Mini Series audioboom.com/posts/8219258-… via @Audioboom – 7:15 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
“I do feel for Chum and he’s going to do a great job of getting himself back on the court.” – @Orlando Magic Head Coach Jamahl Mosley on Chuma Okeke pic.twitter.com/JNnrIkaO0h – 7:02 PM
“I do feel for Chum and he’s going to do a great job of getting himself back on the court.” – @Orlando Magic Head Coach Jamahl Mosley on Chuma Okeke pic.twitter.com/JNnrIkaO0h – 7:02 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Magic head coach Jamahl Mosely on Jabari Smith Jr on how Jabari Smith has developed so far: pic.twitter.com/wE7Ry9I2gU – 7:01 PM
Magic head coach Jamahl Mosely on Jabari Smith Jr on how Jabari Smith has developed so far: pic.twitter.com/wE7Ry9I2gU – 7:01 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
first five out 🪄
🪄 @Markelle Fultz
🪄 @Franz Wagner
🪄 @Paolo Banchero
🪄 @Moritz Wagner
🪄 @Bol Bol pic.twitter.com/i3ov8MkvdI – 7:00 PM
first five out 🪄
🪄 @Markelle Fultz
🪄 @Franz Wagner
🪄 @Paolo Banchero
🪄 @Moritz Wagner
🪄 @Bol Bol pic.twitter.com/i3ov8MkvdI – 7:00 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
The Rockets didn’t practice Tuesday and held a walk-through this afternoon instead of a morning shoot around: “I wanted us to have our legs for tonight,” Stephen Silas said. “We had yesterday off and I gave them like 36 hours to rest.” – 6:43 PM
The Rockets didn’t practice Tuesday and held a walk-through this afternoon instead of a morning shoot around: “I wanted us to have our legs for tonight,” Stephen Silas said. “We had yesterday off and I gave them like 36 hours to rest.” – 6:43 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Franz Wagner, who was questionable, will play for the Magic vs. Rockets. – 6:32 PM
Franz Wagner, who was questionable, will play for the Magic vs. Rockets. – 6:32 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Franz Wagner (right ankle sprain) will be available and will start against the Rockets, per the Magic. – 6:32 PM
Franz Wagner (right ankle sprain) will be available and will start against the Rockets, per the Magic. – 6:32 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Franz Wagner will play tonight in the @Orlando Magic’s road game against the Houston Rockets. pic.twitter.com/2ZaF3xgbZh – 6:32 PM
Franz Wagner will play tonight in the @Orlando Magic’s road game against the Houston Rockets. pic.twitter.com/2ZaF3xgbZh – 6:32 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets rookie TyTy Washington, after getting up to speed with a G League assignment he wanted, proving to be a fast learner houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 5:37 PM
Rockets rookie TyTy Washington, after getting up to speed with a G League assignment he wanted, proving to be a fast learner houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 5:37 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Which team will attempt the most dunks?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 5:36 PM
Which team will attempt the most dunks?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 5:36 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Huge comeback for the RGV Vipers today, for those that follow that sort of thing. From down 26 to win, 125-119. Rockets guard Josh Christopher had 28 on 11 of 19 shooting with seven assists. – 5:33 PM
Huge comeback for the RGV Vipers today, for those that follow that sort of thing. From down 26 to win, 125-119. Rockets guard Josh Christopher had 28 on 11 of 19 shooting with seven assists. – 5:33 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
The @Orlando Magic are in town tonight!
7:00 PM Tip-Off
📺 @ATTSportsNetSW
📻 @SportsTalk790 / En Español 93.3 FM TUDN
🚀 @ReliantEnergy pic.twitter.com/KO0HfMAAtU – 4:05 PM
The @Orlando Magic are in town tonight!
7:00 PM Tip-Off📺 @ATTSportsNetSW
📻 @SportsTalk790 / En Español 93.3 FM TUDN
🚀 @ReliantEnergy pic.twitter.com/KO0HfMAAtU – 4:05 PM
Zach Kram @zachkram
Paolo Banchero looks like a legitimate no. 1 option. The Magic are fun!
theringer.com/nba/2022/12/21… – 2:21 PM
Paolo Banchero looks like a legitimate no. 1 option. The Magic are fun!
theringer.com/nba/2022/12/21… – 2:21 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Markelle Fultz is leading the @NBA in loose balls recovered this month with 13.
“I pride myself on just always trying to put myself on the line and make any winning play to try to help my team win.” – @Orlando Magic‘s @Markelle Fultz #F2G 😈
nba.com/magic/news/orl… – 2:14 PM
Markelle Fultz is leading the @NBA in loose balls recovered this month with 13.
“I pride myself on just always trying to put myself on the line and make any winning play to try to help my team win.” – @Orlando Magic‘s @Markelle Fultz #F2G 😈
nba.com/magic/news/orl… – 2:14 PM
Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
Should The Houston Rockets Sign James Harden Next Offseason? youtu.be/k9yJ330Tp-s – 2:09 PM
Should The Houston Rockets Sign James Harden Next Offseason? youtu.be/k9yJ330Tp-s – 2:09 PM