Banchero Makes a Late Go-ahead Shot and Magic Hold Off Spurs 112–111

Banchero Makes a Late Go-ahead Shot and Magic Hold Off Spurs 112–111
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) celebrates after forward Paolo Banchero (5) made the game winning shot in the closing moments of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. John Raoux/AP Photo
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ORLANDO, Fla.—Paolo Banchero’s 15-foot shot put Orlando ahead with 24.7 seconds left in a game they played mostly from behind and Victor Wembanyama missed a mid-range jumper in the final seconds as the Magic held on for a 112–111 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night.

Franz Wagner had 33 points and 12 rebounds, and Anthony Black scored 20 points off the Magic’s bench on 8-of-9 shooting. Banchero finished with 17 points, seven rebounds and six assists.