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Banchero Banks OT Buzzer-Beater as Magic Edge Nets 104-103

The win moved Orlando to 21-17, extending its streak over Brooklyn to eight straight.

Jan 7, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) fouls Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Jan 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkić (30) shoots between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and center/forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 7, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets center Day'ron Sharpe (20) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Jan 7, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA;  Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) shoots the ball over Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Paolo Banchero sank a banked 26-footer at the overtime horn, and replay confirmed it was a three with his right foot just behind the line.
  • Banchero posted 30 points and 14 rebounds, while Wendell Carter Jr. added 20 as Orlando closed out despite late turnovers and a lost 18-point lead.
  • Brooklyn rallied with a 29-14 fourth quarter to force overtime, with Egor Demin drilling the tying three with about five seconds left in regulation.
  • Demin scored all 18 of his points after the third quarter and hit multiple go-ahead threes in OT before Banchero’s winner decided it.
  • Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets with 34 points and eight threes as Brooklyn fell to 11-23; next up are the Clippers on Friday, while the Magic host the 76ers.