Key Takeaways:
- Orlando Magic secured a 115-112 win against the Portland Trail Blazers with Desmond Bane’s last-second three-pointer
- Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 28 points and nine rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe paced Portland with 31 points
- The Trail Blazers briefly led after an 11-0 run late in the game, but Banchero’s defensive play and Bane’s buzzer-beater decided the outcome
Match Analysis
The Orlando Magic triumphed over the Portland Trail Blazers in dramatic fashion on Monday night, clinching a 115-112 victory courtesy of a stunning three-pointer from Desmond Bane at the buzzer. Bane’s shot from 27 feet capped a nail-biting sequence that saw the Trail Blazers erase a nine-point deficit in the closing moments, only for Orlando to snatch victory as time expired.
WAGIC WIN 🪄 pic.twitter.com/112ZyHa6Yi
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) November 11, 2025
Neither side was able to establish control early on, with no double-digit margin separating the teams until the closing seconds of the third quarter, when Jett Howard’s three extended Orlando’s advantage to 87-75. Despite this, Portland responded with resilience, highlighted by a decisive 11-0 run — punctuated by Deni Avdija’s two three-pointers — that allowed the visitors to briefly seize the lead.
Player Performance and Key Statistics
Paolo Banchero led the Magic’s charge, posting 28 points and collecting nine rebounds. Desmond Bane contributed 22 points and dished out seven assists, while Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. each notched 19 points and nine rebounds. On the opposing side, Shaedon Sharpe was Portland’s top scorer with 31 points, and Deni Avdija followed closely with 27 points.
Portland’s only lead of the second half came with 10.6 seconds remaining, when Jeremi Grant finished off an inbounds play from Toumani Camara and completed a three-point play from the free-throw line. However, Banchero responded with a driving layup to tie the game, though his struggles at the line continued with another missed free throw. The momentum swung again as Banchero intercepted Portland’s inbounds pass with 1.9 seconds left, setting up Bane’s decisive heroics.
| Team | Top Scorer | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Notable Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | Paolo Banchero | 28 | 9 | 3 | Desmond Bane’s 3-point winner (22 pts, 7 ast) |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Shaedon Sharpe | 31 | 3 | 1 | Deni Avdija’s 27 pts (2 late 3-pointers), Jeremi Grant’s late 3-pt play |
Key Moments and Shooting Breakdown
Desmond Bane’s winner was his sole conversion from beyond the arc, finishing 1-for-6 from long range, as the Magic collectively managed just 8-for-30 from deep, a 26.7% success rate. Both sides traded momentum in the final period, with the Trail Blazers drawing level and stealing a late lead before the Magic executed crucial defensive and offensive plays in the dying seconds.
Jalen Suggs was sidelined for Orlando due to a knee complaint, as the Magic played their third game in four nights. Portland, in the midst of a five-game road trip, brought the encounter close, drawing within two points at 102-100 after free throws by Avdija with 4:46 remaining.
What’s Next
The Trail Blazers continue their road swing at the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, the Magic are set to travel to face the New York Knicks, also on Wednesday night.
