Magic vs Jazz Score: Orlando's Comeback Falls Short in Thrilling Match

The Utah Jazz won back-to-back games for the first time in ten starts, edging the Orlando Magic 110-108 in a thrilling contest. The Jazz's victory was highlighted by Lauri Markkanen's exceptional performance, which included career highs in free throws made (17) and attempted (21).

Markkanen, a 7-foot Finnish star, played aggressively throughout the game, often taking the ball to the basket and drawing fouls from the Magic defense. Despite not having a single field goal after the first quarter, Markkanen led the team in scoring and proved to be a crucial factor in their win.

The Magic, on the other hand, showed remarkable resilience in the fourth quarter, erasing a 12-point deficit with a 19-6 run capped off by Markelle Fultz's layup with 42.1 seconds left. However, they came up just short, ultimately falling to the Jazz.

Jalen Wagner was another key performer for Orlando, matching a career best with five three-pointers, including an impressive off-balance 28-foot runner at the buzzer in the third quarter.

In his post-game interview, Markkanen reflected on the game, saying, 'I felt like I spent most of the game on the ground after those fouls. Facing strong closeouts, I often took the ball to the basket and the Magic - without much rim protection - were forced to foul.' He added, 'I think there was a bunch of moments in the game where we didn’t quit and that’s definitely something to build on.'

The Jazz's win moves them to 2-2 on their current five-game Western trip. The Magic, meanwhile, will look to bounce back from this tough loss as they continue their season.

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