Booker scored 30 points and Brooks added 24, as the Suns defeated the Magic 117-104.

November 6th - The Suns defeated the Magic 117-104 . Booker led the Suns with 30 points , 1 rebound , and 8 assists, while Brooks added 24 points , 1 rebound , and 1 assist. For the Magic, Carter scored 27 points , 13 rebounds , and 2 assists, and Silva contributed 18 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist.

In the first quarter, the Suns took a 6-4 lead. The Magic then responded with baskets from Wagner and Richardson, tying the game at 6-6 . The Suns then went on a 9-2 run , fueled by Bridges' outside shot and Dunn's layup, to take the lead. At the end of the first quarter, the Suns led 33-26 . In the second quarter, the Suns extended their lead to 54-43 . The Magic then narrowed the gap to 5 points with a three-pointer from Silva and a strong inside attack from Carter. In the crucial moments, Booker scored 5 consecutive points, including a three-pointer. At halftime, the Suns led 63-51 .

After switching sides, the Magic narrowed the gap to 8 points at one point. However, the Suns responded with two consecutive three-pointers from Brooks, followed by a running dunk, going on a 25-5 run. The Magic scored sporadically through Silva and Carter, while Bridges continued to extend their lead with free throws. At the end of the third quarter, the Suns led 96-73 . In the final quarter, the Suns relied on consecutive three-pointers from Dunn, Bridges, and Gillespie, while Maluachi also scored in the paint. The Magic then went on a 29-12 run but failed to close the gap further. Ultimately, the Suns defeated the Magic 117-104 .

Magic player statistics

Carter had 27 points, 13 rebounds , and 2 assists; Silva had 18 points , 2 rebounds , and 1 assist; Bain had 15 points and 6 rebounds; Wagner had 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 15 assists; Black had 10 points , 7 rebounds , and 6 assists ; Richardson had 10 points, 2 rebounds , and 3 assists; Kane had 5 points and 5 rebounds; Bitadze had 4 points and 5 rebounds; and Castleton had 1 assist .

Suns player data

Booker 30 points , 1 rebound, 8 assists; Brooks 24 points, 1 rebound , 1 assist; Bridges 18 points , 13 rebounds, 5 assists; Kennard 12 points, 1 rebound, 5 assists; Dunn 11 points , 3 rebounds , 3 assists; Maluachi 8 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists; Green 6 points, 3 assists; Gillespie 6 points , 2 rebounds , 2 assists; Iguodala 2 points, 5 rebounds , 1 assist.

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