Key Takeaways:
- Desmond Bane scored 18 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter as the Magic defeated the Bulls 125-120
- Josh Giddey led Chicago with 22 points, nine rebounds and six assists during their fourth consecutive loss
- The Magic secured their sixth win in seven games and host the San Antonio Spurs next on Wednesday night
Fourth-Quarter Surge Drives Orlando Past Chicago
Desmond Bane delivered a dominant performance in the closing stages, tallying 18 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter to propel the Orlando Magic to a 125-120 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Bane’s crucial go-ahead three-pointer with 3:23 remaining set off an 8-0 run for Orlando, and his subsequent free throw extended the margin to 117-111 with 2:11 left to play. Bane finished the night shooting 12-of-17 from the floor, while also contributing six rebounds and five assists.
WAGIC WIN 🪄 pic.twitter.com/ytPhEJ8TGJ
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) December 2, 2025
Supporting Cast Steers Magic to Sixth Win in Seven
Franz Wagner added 25 points for Orlando, and reserve Anthony Black chipped in with 22 points and nine rebounds off the bench. Wendell Carter Jr. provided efficient scoring as well, posting 17 points on 6-of-8 shooting. This marked the Magic’s sixth victory in their last seven outings.
Bulls Falter Despite Third-Quarter Lead
The Bulls constructed a lead of up to 15 points in the third quarter, holding the Magic without a field goal for the opening five minutes of the period. However, Desmond Bane’s three-pointer and a driving dunk from Noah Penda drew Orlando level at 85 points heading into the final quarter.
Chicago Individual Highlights and Upcoming Fixtures
Josh Giddey finished with 22 points, nine rebounds and six assists for the Bulls, while Matas Buzelis recorded 21 points, and Nikola Vucevic produced a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Tre Jones also contributed 20 points, and Ayo Dosunmu registered 18 points along with seven assists. Chicago has now lost four consecutive games.
Looking Ahead
The Bulls will host the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night, aiming to halt their four-game losing streak. The Magic continue their current three-game homestand and are set to face the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.
