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Anfernee Simons may end up on the radar of other teams sooner than later if he maintains his play from Sunday's win.
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The Orlando Magic were missing three of their top five scorers for Sunday’s game against the Boston Celtics. Forward Paolo Banchero, the second-leading scorer at 21.7 points per game, missed
Anfernee Simons led the way during that 80-point scoring explosion in the first half, making him Sunday’s “Name to Know” Player of the Game. The Name to Know Player of the Game is sponsored by John’s Sewer and Drain Cleaning, the Name to Know when your drains don’t flow.
The hosts poured in 48 points in the second frame, and withstood a fourth-quarter charge by Orlando to get a much-needed win.
While the Magic have surged past the Celtics in the East standings after winning 9 of its last 12, Boston still has the edge in point differential (12th) and of
Neemias Queta left the Celtics game against the Magic on Sunday with a left ankle sprain. The starting center appeared to suffer the injury after a collision midway through the first quarter with Anthony Black. Queta was chasing down a Magic fast break before landing awkwardly on his left leg while contesting Black.
The Boston Celtics finally know their playoff opponent in Round 1 as they begin their title defense. The Orlando Magic knocked off the Atlanta Hawks in the play-in tournament to officially claim the No.