A busy night of NBA action saw the Orlando Magic pull off a statement win over the Los Angeles Lakers, 118-106. After a tightly contested first half, the Magic took full control in the second behind a stellar effort from Paolo Banchero, who finished with 30 points and 7 rebounds, and Franz Wagner, who added 32 points.
Off the bench, rookie Anthony Black delivered a strong performance with 17 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds, helping Orlando seal their third straight win. The Lakers, on the other hand, suffered their third consecutive loss, despite LeBron James contributing 24 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds, and Austin Reaves chipping in with 18.
In Phoenix, Kevin Durant exploded for 38 points in a tight win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets struggled without Nikola Jokic, falling at home to the Chicago Bulls led by a sensational 37-point effort from Coby White.
The Boston Celtics continued their dominant run with a comfortable road win over the Sacramento Kings, while Dallas celebrated the return of Anthony Davis with a solid victory in Brooklyn.