ORLANDO Fla. — As Orlando’s Franz Wagner took the pass from Terrence Ross and released a 25-foot shot from the left corner, an audible cheer started to rise from the crowd at Amway Center. But it quickly dissipated into a groan as the shot bounced off the rim and into the hands of a waiting San Antonio player.
It was that kind of night for the Magic (2-8), who couldn’t find a sustained offensive rhythm, shooting 39% as the Spurs (3-6) jumped out to an early double-digit lead on their way to a 102-89 win.
Five Magic players scored in double figures, led by Cole Anthony’s 21 points. Wendell Carter Jr. had 13 points, Mo Bamba had 12, Jalen Suggs had 12 and R.J. Hampton added 11.
