Mavericks Edge Magic to Bolster Play-In Hopes as Banchero Shines

Dallas' bench dominance and Orlando's recurring struggles define a pivotal 101-92 victory in the race for postseason positioning.

Jaden Hardy led the Mavericks' bench with 22 points, contributing to a 57-19 advantage over the Magic's reserves.
Paolo Banchero delivered another standout performance with 35 points and 10 rebounds, marking his fifth consecutive 30-point game.
Orlando's persistent issues with turnovers (17 leading to 22 Dallas points) and poor three-point shooting (5 of 30) proved costly.
The Magic's third-quarter struggles continued as Dallas closed the frame on a decisive 20-2 run to take control of the game.
The Mavericks moved into 10th place in the Western Conference standings, while the Magic remained eighth in the Eastern Conference with less than 10 games left in the regular season.